2020 Ford Escape safety timeline
- 23
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations opened
- 1
- Investigations closed
- Recall
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Recall
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ21002
Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
- Recall
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Recall
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.