2020 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
20
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
23
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Ford Escape SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 22 report injuries (28 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 83 fatal crashes with 46 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskImage on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly… · Mar 3, 2026
- Crash riskWindshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from… · Mar 3, 2026
- Crash riskLiftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle · Dec 1, 2025
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Oct 10, 2025
- Crash riskRear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake… · Oct 10, 2025
- Fire riskA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment · Jul 11, 2025
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the… · Jun 27, 2025
- Fire riskIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released… · May 23, 2025