2020 FORD ESCAPE Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 2020 FORD ESCAPE
3 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the vehicle drove forward instead of reversing. During the most recent failure, after starting the vehicle, the contact shifted the vehicle into park, and the vehicle collided with the contact's home. No warning lights illuminated. No air bags deployed. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was provided. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve body was binding internally, and sticking shift valves assembly had failed. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 33,704.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (Power Train). A case was opened, and the manufacturer referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into reverse independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the driver’s seat would go down and go forward while driving. The contact stated she could not readjust the seat after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the dealer test drove the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Other 2020 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Structurebody
485 complaints
Unknown Or Other
273 complaints
Power Train
184 complaints
Electrical System
138 complaints
Engine
92 complaints
Structurebodydoor
89 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
88 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
51 complaints
Structure
46 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
36 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
35 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
30 complaints
Service Brakes
27 complaints
Visibilitywiper
25 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
23 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
21 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Wheels
15 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
4 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance
3 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Firerelated
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadas
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometersensorsending Unit
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Batterymanagement Systemenergy Control Module Bmsbecmsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesfuelingcharging Doorhatchport
1 complaint
Otheri Am Not Sure
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Modulesoftware
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemair Handlerchamber Ducts And Valves
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemcompressor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint