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Model year 2025 · Ford

2025 Ford Escape recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Escape. The most recent was reported on March 3, 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 2025 Ford Escape, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V122000March 3, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
26V091000February 17, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V862000December 12, 2025Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor
25V829000December 1, 2025Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments
25V787000November 14, 2025Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
25V372000June 3, 2025Engine
25V343000May 23, 2025Electrical System
25V161000March 14, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V049000January 31, 2025Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
24V850000November 8, 2024Air Bags › Frontal

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Engine (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V122000Manufacturer no. 26S10

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
July 31, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,804 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
November 14, 2024 – May 14, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V122000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 25V862000Manufacturer no. 25C68

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
December 12, 2025
Owner notification
December 26, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
780 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
November 25, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

Safety risk

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V862000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V829000Manufacturer no. 25SD6

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2025
Owner notification
June 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
108,762 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
December 2, 2024 – April 1, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V829000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V787000Manufacturer no. 25SC6

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
November 14, 2025
Owner notification
November 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
June 17, 2025 – June 17, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.

Safety risk

Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V787000, 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)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
Not reported – May 5, 2025
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)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
Not reported – May 7, 2025
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 25V161000Manufacturer no. 25C08

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,721 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
December 10, 2024 – January 17, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.

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 25V161000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V049000Manufacturer no. 25C02

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
January 31, 2025
Owner notification
February 17, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
298 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Escape
December 6, 2024 – December 13, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.

Safety risk

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.

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 25V049000, 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 2025 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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 4, 2026.