Component Record

Ford Escape 2020 Power Train Problems

245 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2020 Ford Escape - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage245 complaints

245 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V550000Reported September 10, 2020 - 97 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 97 vehicles across all affected models.

21V011000Reported January 15, 2021 - 147 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 147 vehicles across all affected models.

24V330000Reported May 10, 2024 - 9,312 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 9,312 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure675 Unknown Or Other312 Fuel and Propulsion System198 Electrical System161 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems147 Engine134

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.