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2020 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape: what owners complain about most

The most-reported owner concerns for this model center on structural issues, most commonly interior fogging of headlamp covers. Powertrain complaints frequently describe persistent steering vibration and a low humming sound that intensifies at highway speeds. Electrical and fuel-system complaints round out the picture, with some fuel-system reports involving fires.

Most reported areas

Structure safety 41%
Owners report that headlamp covers develop foggy buildup on the interior surface, though illumination from the bulbs is generally described as adequate. · 1 crash · 12 injured
Power Train safety 14%
Owners report a noticeable vibration in the steering that begins at lower speeds and persists through highway speeds, accompanied by a low humming sound that grows louder as speed increases. · 4 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System0 10%
Owners report concerns about the vehicle's factory tow-package electrical configuration in relation to trailer braking requirements.
Fuel System safety 8%
Owners report unexpected hesitation during acceleration from a stop, sometimes accompanied by turn-signal indicator failure, with some incidents involving fire. · 1 fire
Gasoline safety 8%
111 complaints (8%), including 1 report of a fire. No crashes or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,449 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.