Recall 25V829000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed January 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2021 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2022 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2025 | FORD | ESCAPE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.