2020 Ford Escape Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026

493Structure:body complaints

31.8%Of all 1,549 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY493 · 31.8%

Unspecified / other297 · 19.2%

POWER TRAIN214 · 13.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM146 · 9.4%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE110 · 7.1%

Share of the 1,549 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“NHTSA ID Number: 10201603/ SSM 50150 - 2020-2021 Ford Escape My vehicle is having this EXACT issue and there are many other Ford Escape owners…”NHTSA complaint 11495097 — filed 11/28/2022

“In late September, my rear driver's side window was being opened. It fell halfway and would not move up or down. I took it to…”NHTSA complaint 11492333 — filed 11/04/2022

“what component: drivers side door and door check; yes it can be inspected safety impact: the door check has been disabled and is inoperable reproduced…”NHTSA complaint 11490488 — filed 10/23/2022

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Escape have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Escape: 493 of 1,549 complaints on file (31.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

1,549 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY 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.