Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 15, 2020
Ford 2020 Escape: Low Tire Pressure Warning System Issue
Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles with a faulty Body Control Module that may not warn of low tire pressure, increasing crash risk. Owners must have two key fobs for repair.
“Ford 2020 Escape: Low Tire Pressure Warning System Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79420-ford-2020-escape-low-tire-pressure-warning-system-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #20V635000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V635000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020 Ford Escape vehicles due to an electrical system defect that may prevent low tire pressure warnings, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on October 15, 2020. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Escape, 2020
What to do
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the Body Control Module (BCM) free of charge. Two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The Body Control Module may not pick up signals from rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors or the remote key fob. This intermittent failure means the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning for low tire pressure, leading to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of control.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on file since January 29, 2010. Recent similar product recalls include the Aston Martin 2025-2026 DBX tires underinflated risk (March 25, 2026), the Jeep Grand Cherokee L TPMS warning light failure (September 1, 2026), and the 2026 Ram 1500 TPMS sensor failure (September 29, 2026). NHTSA has received 1,613 owner complaints for the 2020 Ford Escape, with the latest received on October 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Ford Escape models with a key-start ignition system. The recall started December 1, 2020, and affects vehicles where the BCM may not detect low tire pressure.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the free BCM replacement.
Have Two Key Fobs Ready
Two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed at the dealership.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM, free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S59.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 47 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V635000 — Ford 2020 Escape: Low Tire Pressure Warning System Issue
Hello,
I own a Ford 2020 Escape: Low Tire Pressure Warning System Issue that is covered by recall 20V635000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM, free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S59.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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