2016 Ford Escape recalls

4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

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

All recalls

26V011000 · 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 1525V695000 · 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 202522V413000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement2.9MunitsJun 202217V398000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a…Air bagsFree replacement3unitsJun 2017