Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2020 Ford Escape

Two problems related to hatchback/liftgate support device have been reported for the 2020 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2020 Escape.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2026

Liftgate appears to have been removed and replaced. There is a gap difference from the left rear to the right rear on liftgate. There is also rust appearing on the bolts. Condensation tube has detached under the liftgate. I took my vehicle to the mall of georgia Ford service department on commerce drive in buford georgia. They were not willing to help and stated it may need to go to their body sh0p.

2 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2020

Vehicle purchased 5/12/20. On 5/22/20, at odo 84 miles, on startup, vehicle displayed powertrain fault - illuminates when a powertrain or awd fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Vehicle flat bed towed to sunstate Ford west colonial dr orlando FL (purchase dealership). Service team had vehicle 5 days. Cleared codes u0131, u0100, u0140, u0155, u0198, u0253, u0257, p0919, u0212, u023a, u0103, u0111, u0121, u013f, u0159, u0232, u0233, u0293, u0401, u0415, u0420, u0424, u0531, u0101, u0418, u0429, u0146. 4 mile test drive. 20 mile drive returned vehicle with no cause or correction. Only explained powertrain failure could not be replicated. Since return, rear automatic liftgate intermittent failure, back up camera failure, headliner drop at front passenger and driver door seal.


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