24 Steering parts are listed for the 2020 Ford Escape, in 4 part types, covering all 3 engine options (1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The steering system on the 2020 Ford Escape connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (17 parts), Knuckle (4 parts) and Rack and Pinion (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2020 Ford Escape was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2020 Ford Escape steering parts are MOTORCRAFT (9 parts), MEVOTECH (5 parts) and MOOG (3 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and Premium.
4 parts on this 2020 Ford Escape page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including MEVOTECH MS40778 (Tie Rod End) and MEVOTECH MS406114 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MEF616 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MEF615 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MEF617 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MEF614 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
4 Knuckle parts for the 2020 Ford Escape come from MOTORCRAFT.
Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT MEF616, MOTORCRAFT MEF615 and MOTORCRAFT MEF617, plus the other parts above.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARES Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 24370 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Electronic Power Steering with Manual Rack | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | STE698 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
2 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2020 Ford Escape come from 2 brands — LARES and MOTORCRAFT.
This group includes LARES 24370 and MOTORCRAFT STE698.
Steering Column Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | STC108 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Seal/Gaiter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Column Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2020 Ford Escape — MOTORCRAFT STC108.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MS40778 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MS406114 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MS406115 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | EV801573 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | ES801590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | ES801591 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MCF2514 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MEF563 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Inner (At Connecting Rod) | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MCF2513 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | X15TR0550 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | X15TE0980 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | X15TE0981 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 543324 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 543960 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 543959 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TXMS406115 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TXMS406114 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
17 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2020 Ford Escape, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, MOTORCRAFT and 2 other brands. MEVOTECH MS40778 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 12 options from MEVOTECH, MOOG, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MEVOTECH MS40778 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, DORMAN supplies 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 543324.
The Premium section lists 2 options from MEVOTECH — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. MEVOTECH TXMS406115 is listed in this group.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2020 Ford Escape
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2020 Ford Escape?
Our catalog currently lists 24 steering parts for the 2020 Ford Escape across 4 subcategories and 6 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2020 Ford Escape engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2020 Ford Escape?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2020 Ford Escape was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2020 Ford Escape?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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