2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

82Structure:body complaints

29.2%Of all 281 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY82 · 29.2%

ENGINE64 · 22.8%

Unspecified / other61 · 21.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 13.9%

POWER TRAIN27 · 9.6%

Share of the 281 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“audible loud click/twang noise from drivers door upon full opening.It happens every time door is opened and has become worse since trip to Virginia where…”NHTSA complaint 11537665 — filed 08/10/2023

“Opened door as usual made loud pop noise and now does not shut properly and flings open. Window will not go down and when I…”NHTSA complaint 11537565 — filed 08/09/2023

“In 2021, the driver's side door began to be difficult to open and close. It make a loud cracking or popping sound each time it…”NHTSA complaint 11536072 — filed 08/02/2023

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid: 82 of 281 complaints on file (29.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

281 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.