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2020 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (44%)

Other (6%)

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2020 Ford Escape electrical repair cost distribution

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2020 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 1.5L I3 8-speed automatic FWD

24500 mi Auto stop/start not working. Replaced battery and recalibrated ABS. From the repair order: Verified customer concern. Stop-start inop. Monitored auto stop-start status in IPC and upon coming to a complete stop message "Vehicle on due to vehicle charging" present. Tested battery and battery failed. Replaced battery and reset BMS. Retested and stop-start still inop. Same message present. Test drove vehicle so that vehicle could learn new BMS values. Retested again and stop-start still inop. Performed scan tool tests and found code U0100 fault. Diagnosed code to rule out the possibility that the fault was inhibiting the stop-start system from functioning. Found SSM 49157 for code U0100. Followed SSM 49157 producer and reprogrammed GSM to latest calibration and clear DTC. Test drove vehicle and monitored stop-start pids and found stop-start vehicle status changed and showed SS_INHIB_EC11 stop-start inhibited due to steep grade/hill. Also noticed that the message status changed in the IPC to the same "Vehicle on due to steep grade". Test drove vehicle and even on a flat surface this message appeared in the IPC in the event of a complete stop. Performed anti-lock brake system calibration on a flat surface and retested once again. Auto stop-start is operating normally at this time. 

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2020 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

163-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

3720 mi Front heating on driver’s side failed. 
9000 mi Active Park Assist failure - dealer reset was necessary 
1809 mi SYNC infotainment system lagging; dealer flashed update in accordance with Special Service Message (SSM) and issue was resolved. 
2179 mi Backup camera fuzzy and distorted; rear camera replaced per TSB. 
7449 mi Heater seat mat in driver and passenger seat replaced per SSM. 

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2020 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

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