2020 Ford Escape Hybrid power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The vehicle is just under 37K miles. I was operating the vehicle normally, and the wrench icon came on, indicating a powertrain issue. There are recalls for this for some vehicles but not all, and it seems to occur just after warranties expiring. I am concerned my vehicle falls under this service…”
filed Feb 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into…Campaign 25V881000 · Dec 18, 2025
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 23-2244 to add 2024 model year. Some 2020-2024 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or…
TSB 24-2078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 19, 2024Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph (16 km/h) from…
TSB 23-2244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2023
Power Train problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 14% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 10% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 43 | 10% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.