{"vehicle":{"id":"2018_ford_escape","year":2018,"make":"Ford","model":"Escape"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V011000","date":"2026-01-15","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.","mfr_campaign":"26S01","units":116672,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V011000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026004","date":"2026-01-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.\nNote: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.","mfr_campaign":"26S01","units":193627,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026004"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022311","date":"2022-06-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.\n\nSafety Risk:\nSudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.","mfr_campaign":"22S43","units":362062,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022311"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V413000","date":"2022-06-10","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and  2015-2018 Edge vehicles.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.","mfr_campaign":"22S43","units":2925968,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018087","date":"2018-02-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, incorrect front brake hoses may have been installed and could cause the hoses to contact adjacent components while the vehicle is being driven.  This could result in premature wear to the hoses and potentially lead to a brake fluid leak, which could increase stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.  Correction: Dealers will inspect the front right hand and left hand brake hoses to determine whether they are from the suspect population, and replace as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"18S04","units":4,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018087"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V104000","date":"2018-02-12","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles.  These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.","mfr_campaign":"18S04","units":88,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2017-10-29","built_to":"2017-10-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V104000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017653","date":"2017-12-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, the inflator diffuser installed in certain side curtain air bag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. If the vehicle were involved in a crash that warranted side curtain airbag deployment, this could potentially lead to the diffuser detaching. If the diffuser were to detach, it could become a projectile in the occupant compartment, and could cause a tear that could result in the side curtain airbag to not fully inflate. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect both the right and left hand side curtain airbags to determine whether they are from the suspect population, and replace as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"17S44","units":496,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017653"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V803000","date":"2017-12-18","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.","mfr_campaign":"17S44","units":11113,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2017-11-13","built_to":"2018-01-12","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V803000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}