2020 Ford Escape latches/locks/linkages problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2020 Ford Escape — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the front driver’s side door was replaced by the dealer after the door failed to open. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle failed to respond…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occupied and attempting close the driver’s side door, the door failed to lock securely. The contact also stated that the driver’s side window failed to work as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was…”
filed Jun 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 29 | 3% |
| 2014 Escape | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 Escape | 65 | 2% |
| 2012 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Escape | 4 | 0% |
| 2010 Escape | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Escape
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.