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2020 Ford Escape cruise control problems

Owners reported cruise control problems in 20 complaints for the 2020 Ford Escape, <1% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
20 1% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 ford escape. The contact stated that while stopped and pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete pillar. During the crash front end was severely damaged but the airbag did not deploy. Also the collision assistance safety feature did not activate to avoid the crash. During the incident the driver sustained an injured chest which did not require medical treatment. No police report was taken. The vehicle was not towed.

Reported at 2,000 miles, July 2020 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife pulling into a parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the wall of a Dollar General Store. The contact stated that his wife sustained injuries and bruises to both legs from the deployment of the air bags underneath the steering wheel. Medical attention was not sought. A Police report was filed; however, the Police report number was not available.

Reported at 45,000 miles, January 2025 CrashInjury

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