2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

64Engine complaints

22.8%Of all 281 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY82 · 29.2%

ENGINE64 · 22.8%

Unspecified / other61 · 21.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 13.9%

POWER TRAIN27 · 9.6%

Share of the 281 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11537493 — filed 08/09/2023

“I received a safety recall notice back in May and as of today July 27th there is still no proposed solution. The vehicle is at…”NHTSA complaint 11534821 — filed 07/27/2023

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11534512 — filed 07/26/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid: 64 of 281 complaints on file (22.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

281 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.