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Ford Escape · 2020

23 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V685000·2025-10-10

    Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled over engine block heater fire risk

    Ford is recalling 59,006 vehicles across many Ford and Lincoln lines because the engine block heater may crack and leak coolant, short circuiting when plugged in.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EXPLORER, FUSION, CORSAIR, MKC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V693000·2025-10-10

    Ford Recalls 2020 Escape Vehicles for Rear Brake Pad Defect

    Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles because incorrectly manufactured rear brake pads may reduce braking performance during a booster malfunction, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V467000·2025-07-11

    Ford Bronco Sport and Escape fuel injectors may crack and leak

    Ford is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines because a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. 694,271 vehicles affected.

    Product
    FORD — FORD BRONCO SPORT, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V345000·2025-05-23

    2022 Lincoln Corsair recall for engine compartment fire risk

    Ford is recalling 2022 and 2023 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall. Engine oil and fuel vapor may accumulate in the engine compartment and catch fire near hot engine components.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, MAVERICK, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V954000·2024-12-20

    Ford Escape high voltage battery cells may short circuit internally

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2024 Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles because a manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V330000·2024-05-10

    Lincoln Corsair transmission control software defect causes unexpected neutral shift

    Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles due to a hybrid powertrain control module software defect that may cause the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive power and increased crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, CORSAIR, MAVERICK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V550000·2020-09-10

    Ford Recalls 2019-2020 Vehicles for Transmission Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect, Escape, and Lincoln models because loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator may cause a transmission fluid leak and potential fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, EDGE, TRANSIT CONNECT, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V415000·2020-07-17

    Ford Recalls 2020 Escape and Transit Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles because a defective air bag component may prevent proper inflation during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, TRANSIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V633000·2019-08-28

    Ford Recalls 639,137 Vehicles for Defective Seat Back Recliner Mechanisms

    Ford is recalling 639,137 vehicles because a missing part in the seat back recliner mechanism may reduce strength and fail to restrain occupants in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-150, ESCAPE, F-550, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V123000·2026-03-03

    Lincoln Corsair and Ford vehicles recalled for rearview camera display issues

    Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln and Ford vehicles because the center display may show an inverted rearview image, increasing crash risks.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, AVIATOR, EXPLORER, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V117000·2026-03-03

    Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled due to windshield wiper motor failure risk

    Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because the windshield wiper motors may fail, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risks.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, AVIATOR, EXPLORER, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V829000·2025-12-01

    2025 Ford Escape liftgate hinge covers may detach, creating crash risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles because liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and can detach. Detached covers can create a distraction or road hazard, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V442000·2025-06-27

    Ford rearview cameras may show a blank or persistent image

    Ford is recalling a wide range of 2018-2024 vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or leave the image on screen after backing has ended.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-250 SD, ECOSPORT, EDGE, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V165000·2025-03-14

    Ford Escape fuel injector repair under earlier recalls was incorrect

    Ford is recalling certain Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V-859 or 24V-187, because a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, BRONCO SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V380000·2023-05-26

    Ford Escape, Maverick, and Corsair Engine Fire Risk Recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles due to a 2.5L engine defect that could cause an engine compartment fire. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN MAVERICK, CORSAIR, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V859000·2022-11-18

    Ford Escape and Bronco Sport fuel injector leak fire risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5L engines due to fuel injector cracks that may leak fuel and increase fire risk. Ford will update engine control software and install a drain tube.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, BRONCO SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V484000·2022-07-07

    2020–2022 Ford Escape vehicles recalled for engine compartment fire risk

    Certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience engine failure leading to engine compartment fires. Owners should stop immediately if they notice engine noises, power loss, or smoke.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, MAVERICK, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V331000·2022-05-13

    2020 Ford Escape High Voltage Battery Weld Defect Recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Corsair hybrid vehicles due to insufficient welds in the high voltage battery that may fail, causing loss of drive power and increased crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V191000·2022-03-25

    2021 Ford Escape Engine Oil Separator May Crack and Leak

    Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport with 1.5L engines. The oil separator housing may crack and leak, creating fire risk near hot engine components.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, BRONCO SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V011000·2021-01-15

    Ford Escape rear drive axle lubricant defect may cause loss of control

    Ford is recalling approximately 147 2020 Ford Escape vehicles and related models due to inadequate lubricant in the rear drive unit, which may cause the rear axle to seize and result in loss of vehicle control and crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD NAUTILUS, EDGE, BRONCO SPORT, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V575000·2020-09-23

    Ford Recalls 2020 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Electrical Defect

    Ford is recalling 620,246 2020 vehicles because a poor electrical connection may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V852000·2024-11-08

    Air Bag Warning Label Missing on Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

    Ford is recalling certain 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for missing air bag warning labels on the dashboard. The missing label increases risk of crash injury if occupants don't follow proper restraint guidelines.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, EXPLORER, AVIATOR, F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20205/5

    2 trims tested for 2020; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 3 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2017 · engine 1,692 complaints, median 79,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2018 · engine 1,237 complaints, median 86,000 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · powertrain 475 complaints, median 52,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2014 · powertrain 470 complaints, median 90,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · cruise-control 405 complaints, median 51,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

958 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 4.1/5
  • 2024: 3.2/5 · 76 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 2.8/5 · 95 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 1.8/5 · 228 complaints · most complained-of: fuel-system

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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