The Lemon IndexFord Escape recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2025 Ford Escape, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2012 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only Park it: don't drive
These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.
9,320 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V336000
Every recall 101
11 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Visibility · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2017 New: most likely still open
The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.
18,124 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V374000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2026 · model years 2020–2022 New: most likely still open
The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
889,950 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V123000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
47,804 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V122000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2026 · model years 2020–2022 New: most likely still open
The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
604,533 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V117000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2026 · model years 2022, 2025 New: most likely still open
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
25,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V091000
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2026 · model years 2013–2019 2.0L engines only New: most likely still open
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
116,672 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V011000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2020 New: most likely still open
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
87 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V881000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
780 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V862000
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- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2025 · model years 2020–2022, 2025 New: most likely still open
The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
108,762 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V829000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2025 · model year 2022 New: most likely still open
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
20,558 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V789000
- Stability control · recall issued Nov 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
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 cont…
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V787000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2015–2016
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2020
The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction.
13,451 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V693000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2020–2022
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
59,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V685000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2025 · model years 2020–2022 1.5L engines only
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
694,271 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V467000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2020–2022
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2023–2025
The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
404 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V372000
- Engine · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2020–2023 2.5L engines only
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 comp…
1,809 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V345000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2023–2025
The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
6,781 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V343000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2023–2024
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,076,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V315000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2020–2022
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
33,576 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V165000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2025
The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
4,721 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V161000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2022
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V133000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2025 · model year 2025
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
298 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V049000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2024 · model years 2020–2024
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
20,484 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V954000
- Equipment · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2020–2024
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
27,678 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V852000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2024–2025
The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V850000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
24 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V634000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Jun 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
209 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V440000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2024 · model years 2020–2022
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
9,312 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V330000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2024 · model year 2022 1.5L engines only
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
42,652 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V187000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023
The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating.
38,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V506000
- Engine · recall issued May 2023 · model years 2020–2023 2.5L engines only
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 comp…
125,322 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V380000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2022 · model years 2020–2023 1.5L engines only
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
521,746 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V859000
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2020–2022 2.5L engines only
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 comp…
100,689 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V484000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2022 · model years 2013–2019
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
2,925,968 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V413000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2020
Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
27 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V331000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2015 2.0L engines only
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
96,015 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V254000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2020–2022 1.5L engines only
The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
345,451 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V191000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
3 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V149000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2022 · model year 2021 Hybrid only
The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
155 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V109000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2021 · model years 2021–2022
The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.
114,666 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V922000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2021 · model year 2021
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V869000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021
The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
13,773 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V625000
- Tires · recall issued Mar 2021 · model year 2019
On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
15,769 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V155000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 2021 · model year 2020
An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
147 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V011000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2020 · model year 2020
The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob.
689 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V635000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
620,246 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V575000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
97 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V550000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2020 · model year 2020
The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
68 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V415000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2013–2015
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Seats · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2020
Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.
639,137 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V633000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2018 · model years 2013–2014
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
504,182 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V471000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2018 · model year 2018
These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
88 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V104000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model year 2018
The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
11,113 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V803000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2014–2015
Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
94,605 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V472000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2017 · model year 2016
The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash.
3 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V398000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2014 1.6L engines only
If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
208,584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V209000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2010–2012
On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
329,265 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V777000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2013–2015
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
2,046,297 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V643000
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2017
The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse.
17,985 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V617000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2013
Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
9,017 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V813000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2015 · model years 2001–2008
The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015.
57 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V606000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off.
374,781 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V436000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2014–2015
Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights.
184,519 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V406000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2001–2012
The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
576 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15E045000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2015 · model year 2014
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
54,543 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V005000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
746,842 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V597000
- Hybrid propulsion system · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2005–2008 Hybrid only
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
70,209 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V526000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
301 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V525000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2014 · model years 2013–2014 2.0L engines only
Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
133,227 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V495000
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014
The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.
1,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V403000
- Steering · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2008–2011
The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.
740,878 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V284000
- Body structure · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2013–2014
Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
581,986 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V239000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
594,785 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V237000
- Body structure · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2001–2004
These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
348,950 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V165000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
43,135 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V164000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only
In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall.
9,469 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V584000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only
The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.
139,917 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V583000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2013 · model year 2013
The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly.
5,675 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V085000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2012 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only
Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
80,057 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V551000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2012 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only
The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
6,146 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V431000
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2012 · model years 2001–2004 3.0L engines only
Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed.
529,719 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V353000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2012 · model year 2013 1.6L engines only Park it: don't drive
These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.
9,320 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V336000
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2012 · model year 2013
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012.
8,266 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V319000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2012 · model years 2001–2002
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22, 1999, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP THAT COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
244,530 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V005000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2010 · model years 2006–2010
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
294 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10E043000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2010 · model year 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010.
19 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V222000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2007 · model years 2001–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS.
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2001–2004
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI…
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2006 · model year 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTI…
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2001–2005
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE S…
- Speed control · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2002–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2001–2003 3.0L engines only
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2003 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A POST WITHIN THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVERS COULD FRACTURE, WHICH COULD AFFECT LATCH FUNCTION, RESULTING IN EITHER A "NO LATCH" OR "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION.
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Wheels · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN BUILT WITH 4X4 REAR HUBS INSTEAD OF 4X2 HUBS.
- Speed control · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL.
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your Escape?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Escape have?
101 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 226.
Which Ford Escape year has the most recalls?
The 2020, with 24 campaigns. 2022: 21, 2021: 20, 2013: 18.
What are most Ford Escape recalls about?
Electrical: 15 of the 101 campaigns. Then engine (12) and fuel system, gasoline (12).
What is the newest Ford Escape recall?
Visibility, filed Jun 2026 (NHTSA 26V374000): The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.
What is the biggest Ford Escape recall?
NHTSA 22V413000 (transmission & drivetrain, Jun 2022) covers 2,925,968 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
How do I check if my Ford Escape has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Escape: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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