Trim Report

Ford Escape ST-Line Select2020

Includes:ESCAPE|ST-Line Select
$16,000
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Where to Find Ford Escape ST-Line Select

Location data for all 2020 Ford Escape trims combined

38States

11% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Ford Escape Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2020 Ford Escape trims

Elevated

The 2020 Ford Escape has a elevated safety risk profile with 16 recall campaigns and 1,356 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

16
Recalls
1,356
Complaints
18
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
20V4150002020-17-07
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

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.

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20V6350002020-15-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.

Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

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22V1910002022-25-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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22V3310002022-13-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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22V4840002022-07-07
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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22V8590002022-18-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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23V3800002023-26-05
ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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24V3300002024-10-05
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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24V9540002024-20-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

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.

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25V1650002025-14-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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25V3450002025-06-06
ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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25V4670002025-11-07
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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25V6930002025-10-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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.

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25V8290002025-01-12
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V1170002026-03-03
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V1230002026-03-03
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 1,356 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Ford Escape. STRUCTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Structure496
02Unknown Or Other179
03Power Train105
04Fuel System, Gasoline71
05Electrical System36
1,356 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Escape Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Ford Escape trims

26–41mpg combined
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23-44city
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31-38hwy
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$1,050-$1,700/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2020 Ford Escape returns 26–41 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Escape FWD HEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
41mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
44 city37 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean
Escape FWD PHEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
41mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
43 city38 hwy~$1,050/yr10/10 Clean
Escape AWD HEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
40mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
43 city37 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean
Escape FWD - Automatic 8-spd
30mpg
1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city33 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean
Escape AWD - Automatic 8-spd
28mpg
1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic (S8)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

ST-Line Select Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2020 Ford Escape ST-Line Select

How does the ST-Line Select compare to other Ford Escape trims?

The ST-Line Select occupies a distinct position in the Ford Escape range. See how it stacks up on the 2020 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Ford Escape ST-Line Select?

Budget for standard ST-Line Select maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2020 has 16 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Escape ST-Line Select?

For the ST-Line Select, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Escape buyer's guide.

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