2020 Ford ESCAPE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Failure Complaint (#b0c1a0)

2020 Ford ESCAPE

  • Date of Incident: Aug-17, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-18, 2024
  • Failed components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A software update to the sync 3 system was sent out to my vehicle after the update took place the radio system as well as navigation, backup camera, and self parking all failed to work. And the system never turned back on again. After diagnosis from ford dealership it was declared that the apim needs to be replaced. I tried to voice my problem to ford corporate via phone calls, emails, and letter and they did not acknowledge that the problem was from the update.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern1FMCU9DZ*LU******
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
MakeFORD
ModelEscape
Model Year2020
SeriesTitanium FHEV
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine ManufacturerFord
Engine Displacement (L)2.5
Engine Displacement (CC)2500
Engine Displacement (CI)152.559
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Electrification LevelStrong HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Rear Cross Traffic AlertStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air BagsDriver Seat Only
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Lower Beam Headlamp Light SourceLED
Plant Company NameLouisville Assembly
Plant CityLOUISVILLE
Plant StateKENTUCKY
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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