2021 Ford Escape recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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All 19 2021 Ford Escape recalls, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Risk: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V117000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 3, 2026Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020 to 2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V123000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 1, 2025Structure, BodyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V829000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 10, 2025Equipment, ElectricalFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 to 2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016 to 2023 Explorer, 2019 to 2020 Fusion, 2019 to 2024 Ranger, 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021 to 2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 11, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport and 2020 to 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
NHTSA campaign 25V467000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 27, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2022 Transit Connect, 2019 to 2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019 to 2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020 to 2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020 to 2022 Escape, F250 SD, Corsair, 2020 to 2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020 to 2024 Explorer, 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 2024 Maverick vehicles. 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · Ford Motor Company
May 23, 2025EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Escape, 2021 to 2023 Corsair, and 2022 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V345000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 14, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Escape and 2021 to 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V859 or 24V187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
NHTSA campaign 25V165000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 20, 2024Electrical System, Propulsion SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2024 Ford Escape, and 2021 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V954000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 8, 2024Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020 to 2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018 to 2024 F150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · Ford Motor Company
May 10, 2024Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 to 2024 Maverick, 2020 to 2022 Escape, and 2021 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
NHTSA campaign 24V330000 · Ford Motor Company
May 26, 2023EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Escape, 2022 to 2023 Maverick, and 2021 to 2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. 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.
Fix: 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 replace the engine long block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 23V380000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 18, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Escape and 2021 to 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 22V859000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 7, 2022Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Escape, 2021 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. 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.
Fix: 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 modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.
NHTSA campaign 22V484000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 25, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Escape and 2021 to 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.
NHTSA campaign 22V191000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 11, 2022Electrical System, Propulsion SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021 to 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.
NHTSA campaign 22V149000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 23, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.
NHTSA campaign 21V922000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 10, 2021Electrical System, Propulsion SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.
NHTSA campaign 21V869000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 10, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021 to 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
NHTSA campaign 21V625000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford Escape. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Ford Escape has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.