2020 Ford Escape recalls

23 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V123000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update890KunitsMar 326V117000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement605KunitsMar 325V829000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement109KunitsDec 202525V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V693000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement13KunitsOct 202525V467000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update694KunitsJul 202525V442000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update200KunitsJun 202525V345000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree software update1,809unitsMay 202525V165000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update34KunitsMar 202524V954000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallA manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery…ElectricalFree software update20KunitsDec 202424V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202424V330000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of…Engine & powertrainFree software update9,312unitsMay 202423V380000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree software update125KunitsMay 202322V859000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update522KunitsNov 202222V484000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree repair101KunitsJul 202222V331000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallInsufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.ElectricalFree replacement27unitsMay 202222V191000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.Engine & powertrainFree replacement345KunitsMar 202221V011000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallAn inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.Engine & powertrainFree replacement147unitsJan 202120V635000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)…ElectricalFree replacement689unitsOct 202020V575000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallDue to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement620KunitsSep 202020V550000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.Engine & powertrainFree replacement97unitsSep 202020V415000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser…Air bagsFree replacement68unitsJul 202019V633000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallAlso included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back…Seats & beltsFree replacement639KunitsAug 2019