The service and repair manual for the 2020 Ford SSV Plug-In Hybrid — the 2.0L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 1,975 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 2,155
- General Information 1,511
- Accessories & Equipment 3,608
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 283
- Body & Frame 723
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 19
- Brakes 314
- Restraints 204
- Steering 62
- Electrical 3,086
- Suspension 195
- Engine Mechanical 309
- Transmission 160
- Engine Performance 1,861
- Front 98
- Rear 98
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 19V633000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedit.
- Engine · 23V380000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape, 2022-2023 maverick, and 2021-2023 corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines. in the event of an engi.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › oil/lubrication · 22V191000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape and 2021-2022 bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. the engine oil separator housing may crack and deve.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 20V575000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, explorer, mustang, transit, expedition, escape, ranger and edge, and lincoln nautilus an.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 22V859000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape and 2021-2023 bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the.
- Air Bags — side/window · 20V415000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 escape and transit vehicles. the affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which m.
- Electrical System — body control module/bcm · 20V635000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. the body control module (bcm) intermittently may not pick up the sig.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 21V011000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 edge, 2020 lincoln nautilus and ford escape and 2021 lincoln corsair and ford bronco sport vehicles. an inadequate amount.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › pads · 25V693000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 escape vehicles. the rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a b.
- Equipment — electrical › engine block heater · 25V685000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, b.
Owners have filed 1,975 complaints and Ford has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid, covering seats, engine, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2020 SSV Plug-In Hybrid wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $55.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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