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1FMCU0G62LU••••••2020 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford ESCAPE build (32 vs 12).
32on this build
1514on the model
122builds in total
Most reportedStructure 13Engine 4Fuel System 3Gasoline 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJul 2026
Transmission needs to be replaced at 70k miles. In reading other user's stories online and hearing from mechanic, I was told to make a report here in reference to Ford's internal memo (SSM 54939). It would be nice for NHTSA to urge Ford to replace/fix transmissions on the 1.5L…
SteeringJun 2026
When driving I was approaching a curve and lost all steering for several seconds. I could turn the wheel completely all the way around and there was no control. After about 8 seconds steering was available again. This was not caused by hydroplaning as the roads are dry. Speed…
Fuel SystemMar 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2025
Mfg recall #25s76 NHTSA recall #25V467 ford is not complying in fixing this recall above. It has been 5 months and I have only received one letter stating the recall above. This is a problem with possible "cracked fuel injectors" which could result in a possible engine fire!…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
Informed by insurance company that there is a recall that could start a good fire. Still no remedy to fix. Have called a shop, takes months to get it seen, also says no remedy. Also has a problem starting after gas is put in car. Drops rpms and tries to stall randomly
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU0G62LUB66864 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.