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2023 Ford Escape recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 13
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 137
Latest campaign: Feb 17, 2026

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	5	Feb 17, 2026	26V091000 25V789000 25V343000 24V954000 23V506000
Engine	3	Jun 3, 2025	25V372000 25V345000 23V380000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Aug 23, 2024	24V634000 22V859000
Back over prevention	1	May 9, 2025	25V315000
Equipment	1	Nov 8, 2024	24V852000
Forward collision avoidance	1	Jun 14, 2024	24V440000

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 17, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 17, 202626V091000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V091000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. Risk Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026. Filed under Escape Phev Campaign NHTSA 26V091000 · Feb 17, 2026
Nov 14, 202525V789000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V789000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. Risk Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025. Filed under Escape Phev Campaign NHTSA 25V789000 · Nov 14, 2025
Jun 3, 202525V372000	Engine An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V372000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak. Risk An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V372000 · Jun 3, 2025
May 23, 202525V343000	Electrical system An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V343000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in. Risk An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V343000 · May 23, 2025
May 23, 202525V345000	Engine An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V345000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. Risk An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V345000 · May 23, 2025
May 9, 202525V315000	Back over prevention: software A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V315000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V315000 · May 9, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Escape Phev, Escape. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component137

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

137Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	61	45	0	2	1
Engine	33	24	0	2	0
Power train	24	18	0	0	0
Unknown or other	18	13	0	0	2
Forward collision avoidance	16	12	2	0	0
Lane departure	9	7	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	6	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	8	6	0	1	0
Structure	5	4	1	0	0
Service brakes	4	3	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	2	0	0	0
Seats	3	2	0	0	1
Back over prevention	3	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	1	1	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Escape, Escape Hev, Escape Phev.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“While Driving Vehicle with Lane Keeping Assistance Activated the vehicle will not stay in the lane. It keeps pulling to either left or right past the white or yellow lines.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770727
Engine
“vehicle threw code P0CFF, risking thermal management failure.Ford is refusing to honor the emissions/hybrid defect mandates, leaving a known thermal defect active on a high-voltage system.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770252
Engine
“Following the 24S79 thermal safety recall remedy, the high-voltage battery pack coolant pump failed, throwing code P0CFF:00:E8 in the BECM network.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770254

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2023 Ford Escape recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Escape. The most recent, 26V091000 (reported February 17, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Ford Escape recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 5 campaigns. Others: engine (3), fuel system, gasoline (2), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Ford Escape?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 137 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Ford Escape?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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