2023 Ford Escape recalls

11 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

25V372000 · 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2022