2020 FORD ESCAPE Wheels Problems
15 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2020 FORD ESCAPE
15 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
15
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
Tire pressure monitoring system would go out them come back them go out and now not working at all.
Upon starting our vehicle, we received several warning lights relating to collision control and that the AWD system had failed. This happened on a Saturday so we had to wait until Monday to bring the car in to the dealer for service. The service department told us that the diagnostic testing indicated that the AWD module and the PTU actuator motor needed to be replaced. Our vehicle is under six years and under 29,000 miles, along with being garage kept and having regular maintenance.
My car togs a lot. My tire sensors keep going out. I've smelt gas before while driving. It's very slow going up hill. I hear grinding sounds intermittently
My tire sensors keep going out. I've replace them twice already. It's a concern for my especially traveling at highway speed
Tire pressure default sensor keeps going on and them off after a while. Tires are not low.
Subject: Safety Complaint – TPMS & Trunk System Failure on 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid I’m reporting two ongoing issues with my 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid that I believe are connected to a recall I’ve seen issued for other vehicles of the same make and model year. 1. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): My dashboard only displays pressure readings for two of the four tires. The other two do not register at all, which makes it difficult to monitor tire safety. 2. Trunk Release Button Failure: The button to electronically open my trunk no longer works. I have to manually open the liftgate each time, which is not how the vehicle was designed to function. The last time I took my vehicle in for a recall-related service, I was told I would need to return to complete additional recall work. I never received follow-up communication, and my VIN currently does not...
Tire pressure monitoring system failure in rear tire. Error message states failure on dashboard. Issue began happening week of July 7, 2025. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealer or other professional.
Power Transfer Unit failure. The vehicle is only four years old with solely highway mileage. They cost to replace the PTU is $1990 which is quite a bit to pay for a manufacturer issue. I purchased this car brand new from the dealership.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING IN ICY/SNOWY CONDITION. CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WARNING MESSAGE: Driver display indicates, "ALL wheel drive module faulty, driver assist not available. Service required!" and an orange wrench displayed >>There is already a bulletin on this issue for 2020 Ford Escapes CSB21B19, April 2021, however our VIN was not included in bulletin. >> We took the car back to the dealership for repairs and they said they are having MANY Escapes coming in with this issue whose VINs are also not included in the original bulletin >> No pre warning. The first time we saw the warning the AWD failed on snowy road. >>We contacted FORD customer service and got the run around. FORD NEEDS TO INCREASE THE LIST OF VINS INCLUDED IN THE BULLETIN SO PEOPLE CAN GET THE MODULE REPLACED TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF AWD IN SNOWY/ICY CONDITIONS.
I brought my vehicle into its manufacturer service center after noticing several issues. The vehicle was not maneuvering as smoothly as it used to and when it hit bumps I would feel a slight loss of control. This is extremely dangerous, especially in the coming winter months where it snows heavily where I live in the midwest. I also hear like a cracking sound underneath the vehicle. I saw several service light illuminate to include: AWD Fault Service Required, Hill Start Not Available, and Pre Collision Assist Not Available. I brought in my vehicle into the Ford Service Center and they advised me that I needed to replace the AWD module and that this has been a common trend among the Ford Escape vehicles. I conducted research online and observed that several people have also had complaints about the same if not similar issues with the same year, make, and...
While driving on the highway my dash kept flashing all these different errors , my car kept changing the way it was driving . I got off went to ford dealer ! They said probably a sensor can’t look at it for 10 days and yes it is fine to drive . I did not think so ! I brought to my mechanic , replaced AWD module ! Which has been found to be an issue in this vehicle ! I felt unsafe . There have been recalls on this issue ! They say had do be built on a certain date ! Really , not if you keep searching ! It should be covered under drive train. Safety issue ! The lights going off are a distraction in itself .
12/26/2020 HEAD-ON COLLISION, MOST IMPACT TO PASSENGER FRONT SIDE - PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOYED - INJURIES SUSTAINED BY PASSENGER AND DRIVER. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON CITY STREET (50 MPH ZONE).*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT
CLICKING NOISE ON OUT SIDE OF CAR GOING 50 MPH
THE CAR CAMERA GOES BLACK WITH SQUIGGLY LINES WHEN PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 2000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP STATES FORD IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND THERE IS A HUGE BACK ORDER ON GETTING A REPLACEMENT. NOW I HAVE A WHIRLING SOUND WHEN SPEED IS BETWEEN 25 MPH - 39 MPH. ONCE YOU LET UP ON ACCELERATION IT STOPS OR ONCE THE SPEED HAS GONE BEYOND 39 MPH. WHILE DRIVING ON GROVES HIGHWAYS YOU CAN FEEL BACKEND OF THE CAR MOVING AROUND. I HAD THIS ISSUE WITH A FUSION AND HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND DUE TO NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE WINTER. MY 2017 ESCAPE DOES NOT DO THIS. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SIDE TRIM DOES NOT FIT SNUG, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID FORD IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS WELL. LASTLY, THE BRAKES MAKE...
DRIVING 25 MILES PER HOUR ON RESIDENT STREET WHEN TIRE BLEW OUT.
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
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
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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