2020 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 65 complaints for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 65 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Unexpected "stop safely now" warning appeared on instrument cluster while traveling on the interstate. Engine lost power and was on battery-only (hybrid vehicle). Pulled over, and engine shut off completely. Unable to re-start engine immediately after. Dealership stated "engine/drivetrain fault" but found nothing. That was on february 14th a 1,875 miles on the odometer, and the warning/loss of power happened again on march 2, 2020 with 2,003 miles on the odometer.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal thumping noise. The contact jumpstarted the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Body & structure 106 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints