2020 Ford Escape Hybrid power train problems

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid — 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

10%

share of all complaints

19,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“When the outside temperature gets over 95F, the rotary gear shifter locks up in Park and will not let you shift into Drive. Multiple restarts over 30 minutes with the A/C center console pointed down to cool off the rotary shifter dial. This really is annoying. Twice I was late for appointments. I…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
“Our 2020 Ford Escape Titanium began making a flutter noise at lower speeds. An independent mechanic checked for codes and none were present. He advised to drive until the check engine light comes on. Two days later the car had a knocking noise in the engine compartment. Driving home, accelerating…”
filed Jul 1, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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