Model Year 2026
Model Year 2025 (1st Recall)
2024-2025 Ford Escape
27,678
Air Bags
Ford recalled certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles due to an incorrectly manufactured passenger-side instrument panel cover, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
If the air bag may deploy improperly, it increases the risk of occupant injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (2nd Recall)
2025 Ford Escape
1,450
Electrical System
Ford recalled certain 2025 Escape vehicles due to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) not lighting up at startup or while driving.
If an instrument panel display fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, it increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (3rd Recall)
2025 Ford Escape
1,075,299
Rearview Camera
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2025 Escape vehicles due to the rearview camera incorrectly displaying an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers inspected and replaced the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (1st Recall)
2023-2024 Ford Escape
NA
Adaptive Cruise Control
Ford recalled certain 2023-2024 Escape vehicles due to the misaligned cruise control radar module during production.
A misaligned cruise control radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers adjusted the angle of the radar module, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (2nd Recall)
2023-2024 Ford Escape
24
Fuel Injection System
Ford recalled certain 2023-2024 Escape vehicles due to the fuel injectors assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers installed new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (3rd Recall)
2020-2024 Ford Escape
27,678
Air Bag Warning Label
Ford recalled certain 2020-2024 Escape vehicles due to the missing air bag warning label from the dashboard.
If there is no label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford mailed owners the warning labels, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (4th Recall)
2020-2024 Ford Escape
20,484
Electrical System
Ford recalled certain 2020-2024 Escape vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in one or more of the high-voltage battery cells that may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers performd a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replaced the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (1st Recall)
2020-2023 Ford Escape equipped with 1.5L engines
521,746
Fuel System
Ford recalled certain 2020-2023 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines due to a cracked fuel injector and fuel leaking inside the engine compartment.
A fuel leak inside the engine can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and installed a drain tube, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (2nd Recall)
2020-2023 Ford Escape equipped with 2.5L engines
694,271
Engine
Ford recalled certain 2020-2023 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines due to engine failure, and engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment.
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the powertrain control module software.
Model Year 2023 (3rd Recall)
2023 Ford Escape equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster
21,301
Electrical System
Ford recalled certain 2023 Escape vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster due to the improperly soldered module, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating.
If an inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, it increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (1st Recall)
2021-2022 Ford Escape
114,666
Service Brakes
Ford recalled certain 2021-2022 Escape vehicles due to incorrectly manufactured rear brake linings, which can affect braking performance.
Incorrectly manufactured rear brake linings can cause the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the front brake pads, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (2nd Recall)
2021-2022 Ford Escape equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain
3
Electrical System
Ford recalled certain 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain due to a failed high-voltage battery, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the high voltage battery, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (3rd Recall)
2020-2022 Ford Escape equipped with 1.5L engines
NA
Engine
Ford recalled certain 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines due to a cracked engine oil separator housing developing an oil leak.
An oil leak inside the engine can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers inspected the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replaced the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (4th Recall)
2020-2022 Ford Escape equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines
86,656
Engine
Ford recalled certain 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines due to engine failure, and engine oil and fuel vapor released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components.
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers modified the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (5th Recall)
2020-2023 Ford Escape equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines
694,271
Engine
Ford recalled certain 2020-2023 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines due to engine failure, and engine oil and fuel vapor released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components.
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the powertrain control module software.
Model Year 2022 (6th Recall)
2022 Ford Escape equipped with 1.5L engines
42,652
Fuel System
Ford recalled certain 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines due to a cracked fuel injector and fuel leaking inside the engine compartment.
A fuel leak inside the engine can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and installed a drain tube, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (7th Recall)
2020-2022 Ford Escape
NA
Powertrain
Ford recalled certain 2020-2022 Escape vehicles due to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software causing the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the HPCM software, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (8th Recall)
2022 Ford Escape
NA
Powertrain
Ford recalled certain 2022 Escape vehicles due to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software causing the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the HPCM software, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (9th Recall)
2020-2022 Ford Escape
33,576
Fuel System
Ford recalled certain 2020-2022 Escape vehicles due to a cracked fuel injector and fuel leaked inside the engine compartment.
A fuel leak inside the engine can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers updated the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (1st Recall)
2021 Ford Escape
NA
Fuel pump
Ford recalled certain 2021 Escape vehicles because fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, which could result in an engine stall.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the fuel delivery module, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (2nd Recall)
2021 Ford Escape equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain
NA
Electrical System
Ford recalled certain 2021 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain because high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the high voltage battery, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (3rd Recall)
2021-2022 Ford Escape
114,996
Service brakes
Ford recalled certain 2021-2022 Escape vehicles due to incorrectly manufactured rear brake linings, which can affect braking performance.
The driver may have to apply more brake pedal force to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the front brake pads, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (1st Recall)
2020 Ford Escape equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms
NA
Seats
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms because the recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back.
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers inspected the seat structure and replaced them, as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (2nd Recall)
2020 Ford Escape
NA
Air bags
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles due to improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags, which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator.
If the diffuser detaches from the inflator, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (3rd Recall)
2020 Ford Escape
550,250
Power train
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles due to missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap.
Missing or loose bolts could result in a transmission fluid leak. And in the presence of an ignition source, the leak may increase the risk of fire.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the start/stop accumulator, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (4th Recall)
2020 Ford Escape
1.45 million
Rearview Camera
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles due to a poor electrical connection, causing the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image.
A faulty rearview camera can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the rearview camera, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (5th Recall)
2020 Ford Escape equipped with a key-start ignition system
689
Tires
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system because the Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors.
The TPMS system not providing an adequate warning may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the Body Control Module, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (6th Recall)
2020 Ford Escape
147
Power train
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles due to an inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit, which may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. .
The seizure of the rear drive axle may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (7th Recall)
2020 Ford Escape equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains
100,689
Electrical system
Ford recalled certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains due to insufficient welds inside the high-voltage battery, resulting in a loss of drive power. .
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Ford authorized dealers replaced the high voltage battery, free of charge.
