How do I know if my Ford Escape has a recall?

To know if your Ford Escape has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Ford Escape VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Ford Escape has an open recall?

If your Ford Escape is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Ford Escape does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Ford Escape are taken care of by Ford at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Recall FAQs

If your Ford Escape is affected by a new safety recall, Ford will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Ford Escape has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Ford Escape for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Ford Escape is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Ford Escape for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Ford Escape for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Ford Escape will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Ford Escape by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Ford Escape that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Ford Escape, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Ford Escape VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Ford Escape Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 93 recalls that may affect your Ford Escape.

Check your Ford Escape for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Ford dealership near you.

Ford Escape

93 Recalls

NHTSA 26V-011 · OEM 26S01

Engine Block Heater Short Circuits Leading To Fire Hazard

116,672 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA 25V-881 · OEM 24S33

Vehicle Shifts To Neutral Gear Unexpectedly Leading To Loss Of Drive Power

87 Potential Units Affected

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA 25V-862 · OEM 25C68

Seat Belt Retractors Not Properly Secured

780 Potential Units Affected

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Escape, 2026 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-829 · OEM 25SD6

Liftgate Cover Detaches From Vehicle

108,762 Potential Units Affected

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-787 · OEM 25SC6

Electric Brake Booster Fails Causing Loss Of Braking Assist And Stability Control

2 Potential Units Affected

Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Maverick

NHTSA 25V-693 · OEM 21C31

Front Brake Pads Improperly Manufactured Resulting In Longer Braking Distances

13,451 Potential Units Affected

Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA 25V-695 · OEM 25SA9

Rearview Camera Image Distorted Or Blank

1,448,655 Potential Units Affected

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the drivers view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape and 18 others

NHTSA 26V-011 · OEM 26S01

Engine Block Heater Short Circuits Leading To Fire Hazard

116,672 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Ford Escape, 2019 Ford Escape and 13 others

NHTSA 25V-881 · OEM 24S33

Vehicle Shifts To Neutral Gear Unexpectedly Leading To Loss Of Drive Power

87 Potential Units Affected

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA 25V-862 · OEM 25C68

Seat Belt Retractors Not Properly Secured

780 Potential Units Affected

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Escape, 2026 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-829 · OEM 25SD6

Liftgate Cover Detaches From Vehicle

108,762 Potential Units Affected

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 25V-787 · OEM 25SC6

Electric Brake Booster Fails Causing Loss Of Braking Assist And Stability Control

2 Potential Units Affected

Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Maverick

NHTSA 25V-693 · OEM 21C31

Front Brake Pads Improperly Manufactured Resulting In Longer Braking Distances

13,451 Potential Units Affected

Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA 25V-695 · OEM 25SA9

Rearview Camera Image Distorted Or Blank

1,448,655 Potential Units Affected

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the drivers view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape and 18 others