2020 Ford Escape Hybrid electrical system problems
44 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle purchased 5/12/20. On 5/22/20, at odo 84 miles, on startup, vehicle displayed powertrain fault - illuminates when a powertrain or AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Vehicle flat bed towed to sunstate ford west colonial dr orlando fl (purchase dealership). Service team had vehicle 5 days.
While driving down highway at approximately 45MPH a warning appeared "stop safely now" with a hazard sign. The vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power and slowed to appx 5MPH. Was unable to regain speed and accelerator did not respond. Approximately 30 seconds later an oncoming ambulance appeared over the hill in the opposite lane and proceeded past. Power still was not restored. Continued short distance until able to safely pull over to side of road. Unable to shut off vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Body & structure 106 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints