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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,110 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2020 Ford Escape steering problems

steering problem

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2020 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #10

Mar 032024

Escape

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving the 2020 Ford Escape it completely shut down during a rain storm requiring us to pull off the main road coasting to a stop. Very concerned with the fact that The emergency flashers did not function and the rest of the dash and LCD panel went black. After 20 minutes I was able to get the vehicle started but the check engine light was illuminated and I was able to drive the 1/2 mile home. The car is in our driveway and I have a service appointment on 3/6. With this potential problem in place I do not want to drive it if it will shut down in the middle of the interstate highway.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #9

May 202022

Escape

  • miles
I purchased the vehicle brand new in February 2020 and it has had persistent battery/electrical issues. In May 2022 the battery was malfunctioning and I was driving it to the dealership to be examined and it completely died while I was driving. The electrical system failed while I was driving. I have had the battery replaced at least 3 times in less than 4 years and, despite the battery being replaced less than a year ago, it needs to be replaced again. Ford is not willing to cover the replacement battery despite it being less than 1 year ago. Ford is not standing by their vehicle and refusing to accommodate the repeated battery issues, including catastrophic failure while driving.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #8

Nov 082023

Escape

  • miles
The spot welds on the interior door assembly for the check arm broke off. Causing damage to my power window motor. And many other components. Car is at 50,000 miles. Not high wear. The welds are poorly done and ford is making me buy a new door as a result of their error.

- St Pete, FL, USA

problem #7

Sep 162023

Escape

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle lost power steering and acceleration in the middle of a busy intersection

- San Antonio , TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 152023

Escape

  • miles
I lost my ability to steer my vehicle. I attempted to step on the brakes and nothing happened. I hit a box truck in front of me going at least 30mph and only my shin airbag deployed.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

problem #5

Sep 082022

Escape

  • miles
pscm loss of power steering pulling into drive way minor damage to right fronty fender and bumper if this happened at highway speed on a curve it could been fatal took to dealer they replaced the steering column so far denied repair to bumper and fender there was no warring light came on after it happened

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #4

Sep 212022

Escape

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving on the NYS Thruway with lane assist and cruise control enabled. This is after already having an issue with my computer where the car a couple of months ago just stopped in the middle of the road. This morning I was driving on the Thruway when suddenly, if felt like the collision impact system was engaged and the car shifted to the right slamming into the car next to me. No airbag deployment but extensive damage and collision system was completely engaged. The car issued no warnings or other issues afterwards. NYSPD arrived and completed report. Another car was involved. Only side damage.

- Clinton, NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 062021

Escape

  • 8,000 miles
Car jerks off to the side of there is a turn lane, almost pulled steering wheel out of my hands. Does this every time I go by a turn lane at any speed

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jul 072020

Escape

  • 1,800 miles
While driving on the freeway, vehicles lane keep assist detected that I was out of my lane and steered me onto the shoulder. I was cruising in the far right lane at about 75mph when the lane keep swerved me abruptly onto the shoulder and I had to recover against the system.

- Hales Corners, WI, USA

problem #1

Jul 032020

Escape

  • 1,300 miles
On the 1.5L engine when you are accelerating in the normal driving mode you experience a vibration in the steering wheel similar to a flat tire. The 2.0L engine with the same transmission does not experience the same problem.

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

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