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Model year 2024 · Ford

2024 Ford Escape recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Escape. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ESCAPE, ESCAPE PHEV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Escape, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V091000February 17, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V789000November 14, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V372000June 3, 2025Engine
25V343000May 23, 2025Electrical System
25V315000May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
24V954000December 20, 2024Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V850000November 8, 2024Air Bags › Frontal
24V634000August 23, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors
24V440000June 14, 2024Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control

Systems involved: Electrical System (5) · Equipment (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V091000Manufacturer no. 25SC4

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2026
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE PHEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Safety risk

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V091000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V789000Manufacturer no. 25SC4

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
November 14, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20,558 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
Not reported – April 17, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE PHEV

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Safety risk

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V789000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V372000Manufacturer no. 25S61

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
June 3, 2025
Owner notification
August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
404 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

Safety risk

An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V372000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V343000Manufacturer no. 25S52

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,781 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Components: Electrical System; Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Safety risk

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V343000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
Not reported – May 16, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V954000Manufacturer no. 24S79

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2024
Owner notification
May 30, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20,484 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
July 10, 2019 – April 17, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Safety risk

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V954000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
July 29, 2019 – September 13, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V850000Manufacturer no. 24C38

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
February 18, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
September 5, 2024 – September 5, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V850000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V634000Manufacturer no. 24S54

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors

Report received by NHTSA
August 23, 2024
Owner notification
October 7, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
June 27, 2023 – April 4, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V634000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V440000Manufacturer no. 24S39

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2024
Owner notification
July 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
209 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Escape
April 19, 2023 – November 9, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

Safety risk

Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V440000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 18, 2026.