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2020 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape in NHTSA data: length 459 cm, curb weight 1,496–1,762 kg and 23 recall campaigns.

2020 Ford Escape at a glance

NHTSA lists 6 specification rows for the 2020 Ford Escape. Overall length is 459 cm (180.7 in), width 188 cm, height 168 cm and wheelbase 271 cm (106.7 in). Curb weight is 1,496–1,762 kg (3,298–3,885 lb). Against the 2019 model year NHTSA lists overall length 459 cm (2019: 454 cm) and curb weight 1,496–1,762 kg (2019: 1,611–1,668 kg).

Length459 cm
Wheelbase271 cm
Curb weight1,496–1,762 kg
Recall campaigns23

Variants and dimensions

One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.

Variant (as listed by NHTSA) Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
ESCAPE 4DR SUV 1.5L AWD 459 cm180.7 in 188 cm74 in 168 cm66.1 in 271 cm106.7 in 1,571 kg3,463 lb
ESCAPE 4DR SUV 1.5L FWD 459 cm180.7 in 188 cm74 in 168 cm66.1 in 271 cm106.7 in 1,496 kg3,298 lb
ESCAPE 4DR SUV 2.0L AWD 459 cm180.7 in 188 cm74 in 168 cm66.1 in 271 cm106.7 in 1,611 kg3,552 lb
ESCAPE 4DR SUV 2.5L HYBRID AWD 459 cm180.7 in 188 cm74 in 168 cm66.1 in 271 cm106.7 in 1,681 kg3,706 lb
ESCAPE 4DR SUV 2.5L HYBRID FWD 459 cm180.7 in 188 cm74 in 168 cm66.1 in 271 cm106.7 in 1,612 kg3,554 lb
ESCAPE 4DR SUV 2.5L PHEV AWD 459 cm180.7 in 188 cm74 in 168 cm66.1 in 271 cm106.7 in 1,762 kg3,885 lb

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Campaign Reported Component Summary
26V123000 3 March 2026 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
26V117000 3 March 2026 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
25V829000 1 December 2025 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
25V693000 10 October 2025 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135…
25V685000 10 October 2025 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit…
25V467000 11 July 2025 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
25V442000 27 June 2025 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport…
25V345000 23 May 2025 ENGINE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and…
25V165000 14 March 2025 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
24V954000 20 December 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
24V852000 8 November 2024 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor…
24V330000 10 May 2024 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
23V380000 26 May 2023 ENGINE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or…
22V859000 18 November 2022 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
22V484000 7 July 2022 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine…
22V331000 13 May 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
22V191000 25 March 2022 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
21V011000 15 January 2021 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
20V635000 15 October 2020 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the…
20V575000 23 September 2020 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As…
20V550000 10 September 2020 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
20V415000 17 July 2020 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
19V633000 28 August 2019 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain…

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Decode the VIN of a 2020 Ford Escape

Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.