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2025 Ford Escape recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 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: 31
Latest campaign: Mar 3, 2026

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	4	Feb 17, 2026	26V091000 25V343000 25V049000 24V850000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 3, 2026	26V122000
Seat belts	1	Dec 12, 2025	25V862000
Structure	1	Dec 1, 2025	25V829000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Nov 14, 2025	25V787000
Engine	1	Jun 3, 2025	25V372000
Back over prevention	1	Mar 14, 2025	25V161000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 3, 2026Latest campaign


Mar 3, 202626V122000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V122000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. Risk An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 26V122000 · Mar 3, 2026
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
Dec 12, 202525V862000	Seat belts: rear/other retractor An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V862000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened. Risk An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V862000 · Dec 12, 2025
Dec 1, 202525V829000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V829000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. Risk A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V829000 · Dec 1, 2025
Nov 14, 202525V787000	Electronic stability control (ESC) Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V787000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist. Risk Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025. Filed under Escape Campaign NHTSA 25V787000 · 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

Merged from NHTSA model names: Escape, Escape Phev. 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 component31

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

31Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Electrical system	10	32
Unknown or other	6	19
Forward collision avoidance	5	16
Engine	5	16
Engine and engine cooling	4	13
Power train	3	10
Fuel/propulsion system	3	10
Steering	2	6
Lane departure	2	6
Structure	2	6
Vehicle speed control	2	6
Exterior lighting	1	3
Visibility/wiper	1	3
Service brakes	1	3
Hydraulic	1	3

1 more component 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 Gas, Escape Hev, Escape Phev.

Latest reports

Steering
“I am requesting a serious investigation into potentially life-threatening steering, braking, and stability-control interventions in modern vehicles.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770269
Lane departure
“I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding a systemic, life-threatening defect in the tuning of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software in modern vehicles,…”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769493
Exterior lighting
“The audible sound to let the driver know the blinker is on is too low of a volume to hear. This has created situations where the blinkers are activated, but the driver doesn't know.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766433

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2025 Ford Escape recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Escape. The most recent, 26V122000 (reported March 3, 2026), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Ford Escape recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 4 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), seat belts (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Ford Escape?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (32%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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Recall summary by component10

Safety recalls10

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Seat belts: rear/other retractor

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Engine