2023 Ford Escape recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 11 2023 Ford Escape recalls, newest first
Jun 3, 2025EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V372000 · Ford Motor Company
May 23, 2025Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 to 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V343000 · 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
May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco, F150, 2021 to 2024 Edge, 2022 to 2025 Escape, F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, 2022 to 2024 Expedition, 2022 to 2025 Transit, 2021 to 2023 Mach E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021 to 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022 to 2024 Navigator, and 2023 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · 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
Aug 23, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023 to 2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel injector O rings and O ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
NHTSA campaign 24V634000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 14, 2024Forward Collision Avoidance, Adaptive Cruise ControlFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 to 2024 Escape two wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Risk: Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.
NHTSA campaign 24V440000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 21, 2023Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panelFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F250, Super Duty F350, Super Duty F450, and Super Duty F550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
NHTSA campaign 23V506000 · 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
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2023 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 2023 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.