Safety RecallNHTSA 26V-374000

Ford Escape Other Recall2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 · Free Repair

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.

NHTSA 26V-374000Federal campaign #
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 EscapeAffected model years
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSSystem
$0 · FreeParts & labor

Is Your Escape Included?

Enter your 17-character VIN — we query NHTSA in real time and show whether 26V-374000 (and any other open campaign) applies to your exact vehicle.

What Happened — and How It's Fixed

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

The Risk

A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

The Free Fix

Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-374000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

The Risk

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-117000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The Risk

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-123000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

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.

The Risk

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

The Free Fix

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.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-787000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

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."

The Risk

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

The Free Fix

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.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-161000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

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.

The 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.

The Free Fix

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.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 24V-440000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

The Risk

If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

The Free Fix

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 16V-617000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

The Risk

Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 15E-045000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.

The Risk

If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The Free Fix

Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge. The recall is began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S13.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 14V-403000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.

The Risk

The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 13V-085000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.

The Risk

IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.

The Free Fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 04V-602000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.

The Risk

THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The Free Fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 00V-387002 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

NHTSA has published no defect description for campaign 25V-789000 in the recall data this page is built from. Run your VIN above — the checker queries NHTSA live — or open campaign 25V-789000 on NHTSA.gov using the recall link in this section.

The Risk

See NHTSA for full risk details.

The Free Fix

Contact us to confirm the current remedy and schedule your free repair.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-789000 on NHTSA.gov

What To Do

Run your VIN

Confirm 26V-374000 applies to your exact Escape using the checker above.

Schedule the free repair

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Free, by law

Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.

Keep the paperwork

We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale.

Other Recall FAQs

Is it safe to drive my Escape before the other recall repair?

NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 13 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected Escape vehicles.

Which vehicles are affected?

Campaign 26V-374000 covers certain 2017 Ford Escape vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.

What does the repair cost?

Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.

I’m buying a used Escape. Should I check this recall?

Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 26V-374000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.

26V-374000 Open on Your Escape? Fix It Free.