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2020 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 36 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2020 Ford Escape, 2% of its 1,599 total complaints. One crash and four injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles, and there is no related recall on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
36
2% of 1,599
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear shocks leak and get replaced under warranty, then leak again within about a year on the same vehicle.
  • Front shocks make a noise when turning the steering wheel, with replacement parts reported on extended back order.
  • Owners describe abnormal vibration while driving between 20 and 40 mph with no warning lights illuminated, even after dealer test drives.
  • Some owners report Power Transfer Unit failure after around four years of mostly highway driving.

When 2020 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2020, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2020 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2020Mar 2023Feb 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Jun 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005500 (36%)
  2. 200673 (16%)
  3. 200729 (11%)
  4. 200865 (3%)
  5. 200928 (2%)
  6. 201042 (2%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201215 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201542 (4%)
  12. 201641 (4%)
  13. 201789 (3%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201923 (4%)
  16. 202036 (2%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20227 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2020 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA lists 36 complaints in this area for the 2020 Escape, which is 2% of the 1,599 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2020 Ford Escape suspension or shocks?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Escape.
At what mileage do suspension problems tend to appear on the 2020 Escape?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2020 Escape is 20,000 miles.
Did any 2020 Escape suspension complaints involve a crash or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows one crash and four injuries associated with this problem area on the 2020 Escape.
What suspension parts fail most often on the 2020 Ford Escape?
Sample complaints center on rear shock leaks that recur after replacement, front shock noise when turning, and vibration between 20 and 40 mph.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.