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2024 Ford Escape recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
10
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
88
Latest campaign
Feb 17, 2026

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system5Feb 17, 2026
26V09100025V78900025V34300024V95400024V850000
Engine1Jun 3, 2025
25V372000
Back over prevention1May 9, 2025
25V315000
Equipment1Nov 8, 2024
24V852000
Fuel system, gasoline1Aug 23, 2024
24V634000
Forward collision avoidance1Jun 14, 2024
24V440000

Safety recalls10

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 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
Dec 20, 202424V954000

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 24V954000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair 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
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Filed under
Escape
Campaign
NHTSA 24V954000 · Dec 20, 2024

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).

Owner complaints by component88

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
88Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
6Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system3641001
Forward collision avoidance2023000
Lane departure1820000
Unknown or other1719100
Engine1416000
Back over prevention1011000
Fuel/propulsion system78000
Air bags67403
Vehicle speed control45000
Power train33000
Service brakes33000
Seat belts22102
Structure22000
Equipment11000
Exterior lighting11000

4 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

  • Electrical system

    “VIN [XXX], after recall the battery only charges to 29 miles , before it charged to 40 miles. After several visits to the service dealership BP Ford in [XXX] it has not been fixed.”

    Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770174
  • Power train

    “My car has been recalled for over 6 months and it has not been repaired.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767392
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System).”

    Filed 08/24/2026 · ODI 11759030

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2024 Ford Escape recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 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 2024 Ford Escape recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Ford Escape?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 88 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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