Ford Escape recalls

83 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V374000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update18KunitsJun 926V301000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.Engine & powertrainOver-the-air update208unitsMay 1226V123000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update890KunitsMar 326V117000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement605KunitsMar 326V122000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement48KunitsMar 326V011000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement117KunitsJan 1525V862000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.Seats & beltsFree replacement780unitsDec 202525V829000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement109KunitsDec 202525V787000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement2unitsNov 202525V695000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.4MunitsOct 202525V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V693000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement13KunitsOct 202525V467000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update694KunitsJul 202525V442000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update200KunitsJun 202525V372000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallThe cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.Engine & powertrainFree replacement404unitsJun 202525V345000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree software update1,809unitsMay 202525V343000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.ElectricalFree replacement6,781unitsMay 202525V315000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update1.1MunitsMay 202525V161000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement4,721unitsMar 202525V165000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update34KunitsMar 202525V133000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of…Engine & powertrainFree software update207unitsFeb 202525V049000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.ElectricalFree replacement298unitsJan 202524V954000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallA manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery…ElectricalFree software update20KunitsDec 202424V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202424V850000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as…Air bagsFree replacement15unitsNov 202424V634000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree repair24unitsAug 202424V440000 · Ford Motor CompanyForward Collision Avoidance recallThe cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.Driver assistanceFree repair209unitsJun 202424V330000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of…Engine & powertrainFree software update9,312unitsMay 202424V187000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update43KunitsMar 202423V506000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating.ElectricalFree replacement39KunitsJul 202323V380000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree software update125KunitsMay 202322V859000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree software update522KunitsNov 202222V484000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree repair101KunitsJul 202222V413000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement2.9MunitsJun 202222V331000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallInsufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.ElectricalFree replacement27unitsMay 202222V254000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement96KunitsApr 202222V191000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.Engine & powertrainFree replacement345KunitsMar 202222V149000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.ElectricalFree replacement3unitsMar 202221V922000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement115KunitsNov 202121V869000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.ElectricalFree replacement1unitsNov 2021