Component Record

Ford Escape 2020 Engine Problems

134 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2020 Ford Escape - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage134 complaints

134 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

22V191000Reported March 25, 2022 - 345,451 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 345,451 vehicles across all affected models.

23V380000Reported May 26, 2023 - 125,322 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 125,322 vehicles across all affected models.

25V345000Reported May 23, 2025 - 1,809 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,809 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure675 Unknown Or Other312 Power Train245 Fuel and Propulsion System198 Electrical System161 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems147

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.