2020 FORD ESCAPE Wheels Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11696639 |
Tire pressure monitoring system would go out them come back them go out and now not working at all.
#11692156 |
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.
#11687030 |
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
#11687073 |
My tire sensors keep going out. I've replace them twice already. It's a concern for my especially traveling at highway speed
#11684164 |
Tire pressure default sensor keeps going on and them off after a while. Tires are not low.
#11675184 |
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...
#11672746 |
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.
#11635344 |
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.
#11631159 |
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.
#11619304 |
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...
#11541541 |
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 .
#11386920 | Crash
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
#11374409 |
CLICKING NOISE ON OUT SIDE OF CAR GOING 50 MPH
#11344126 |
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...
#11337783 |
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
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