Latest Recall26V650000|Days Since Recall12|Recalls YTD76|Vehicles Affected YTD14.1M|Current Streak12d|Record Streak16d|Ford Quality IndexVOLATILE|Service Advisor ConfidenceBULLISH|Previous Streak0d|Latest Recall26V650000|Days Since Recall12|Recalls YTD76|Vehicles Affected YTD14.1M|Current Streak12d|Record Streak16d|Ford Quality IndexVOLATILE|Service Advisor ConfidenceBULLISH|Previous Streak0d|
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2026 Ford Escape Recalls

Our NHTSA-derived database currently contains 2 recall campaigns applicable to the 2026 Ford Escape.

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25V862000OFFICIAL DATAReported Dec 12, 2025

Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly

Component
SEAT BELTS
Potentially Affected Across Entire Campaign
780
Problem

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.

Consequence

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.

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26V301000OFFICIAL DATAReported May 12, 2026

Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114

Component
POWER TRAIN
Potentially Affected Across Entire Campaign
208
Problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.

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Related

OFFICIAL DATA Does the 2026 Ford Escape have recalls?+

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaign(s) involving the 2026 Ford Escape appear in our database.

OFFICIAL DATA What is the latest 2026 Ford Escape recall?+

Campaign 25V862000, reported Dec 12, 2025.

OFFICIAL DATA How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Escape have?+

2 in our database.

OFFICIAL DATA Are 2026 Ford Escape recalls free to repair?+

Recall repairs under an NHTSA campaign are typically free. Confirm with Ford or an authorized dealer.

OFFICIAL DATA How do I know if my specific Escape is recalled?+

Check your VIN through the official NHTSA recall lookup. A campaign here does not establish your specific vehicle is affected.

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