{"vehicle":{"id":"2024_ford_escape","year":2024,"make":"Ford","model":"Escape"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026070","date":"2026-02-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.\n\nOn certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat.\nNote: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-628. This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, Ford advises that you set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80% and to only use normal EV mode until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software. The BECM software will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the high-voltage battery pack.","mfr_campaign":"25SC4","units":22955,"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/2026070"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V091000","date":"2026-02-17","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.","mfr_campaign":"25SC4","units":25237,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["ESCAPE PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V091000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025628","date":"2025-11-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-070.\n\nIssue:\nOn certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.\n\nOn certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat.\nNote: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, Ford advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.","mfr_campaign":"25SC4","units":8751,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Superseded","match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025628"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V789000","date":"2025-11-14","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.","mfr_campaign":"25SC4","units":20558,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["ESCAPE PHEV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":"2024-04-17","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V789000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025306","date":"2025-06-03","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the cylinder head may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the cylinder head plug(s) could fail. If this happens, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels.\nNote: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L engine. This recall could also affect certain cylinder heads sold at dealerships as a replacement part.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Action:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cylinder head.","mfr_campaign":"25S61","units":41,"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/2025306"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V372000","date":"2025-06-03","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ENGINE","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 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.","mfr_campaign":"25S61","units":404,"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/25V372000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025281","date":"2025-05-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the engine block heater could overheat when the block heater is plugged in.\nNote: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L or 2.0 L engine and a factory-installed block heater.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn engine block heater and/or wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to plug in the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail. You can choose to have the dealer remove the block heater, or once the final repair is available, Ford will send you another notice to advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater element. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the block heater electrical cord.","mfr_campaign":"25S52","units":40428,"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/2025281"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V343000","date":"2025-05-23","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 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.","mfr_campaign":"25S52","units":6781,"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/25V343000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025260","date":"2025-05-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the SYNC software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.","mfr_campaign":"25S49","units":159135,"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/2025260"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V315000","date":"2025-05-09","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.","mfr_campaign":"25S49","units":1076138,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":"2024-05-16","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V315000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024781","date":"2024-12-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat.\nNote: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, Ford advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery energy control module (BECM) software. The software will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the high-voltage battery pack.","mfr_campaign":"24S79","units":8825,"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/2024781"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V954000","date":"2024-12-20","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 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.","mfr_campaign":"24S79","units":20484,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2019-07-10","built_to":"2024-04-17","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V954000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024689","date":"2024-11-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn a small number of vehicles, the instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Additionally, when the airbag inflates, this problem could also cause the instrument panel to break, and pieces could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn airbag that doesn't inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Pieces that are propelled towards vehicle occupants could create an increased risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the instrument panel.","mfr_campaign":"24C38","units":2,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024689"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V852000","date":"2024-11-08","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, 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.\"","mfr_campaign":"24C39","units":27678,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2019-07-29","built_to":"2024-09-13","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V850000","date":"2024-11-08","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles.  The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","mfr_campaign":"24C38","units":15,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2024-09-05","built_to":"2024-09-05","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V850000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024491","date":"2024-08-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"Issue:\nOn one vehicle, the O-rings for the fuel injectors may not have been installed during production. As a result, fuel could leak.\nUPDATE - After Ford notified Transport Canada about this problem, they determined that there are no Canadian vehicles affected by it. Accordingly, this safety recall was withdrawn.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThere is no safety risk, as there are no Canadian vehicles affected by this problem.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. This notice was published for information only.","mfr_campaign":"24S54","units":null,"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/2024491"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V634000","date":"2024-08-23","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 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.","mfr_campaign":"24S54","units":24,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2023-06-27","built_to":"2024-04-04","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V634000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V440000","date":"2024-06-14","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.  The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.","mfr_campaign":"24S39","units":209,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ESCAPE"],"built_from":"2023-04-19","built_to":"2023-11-09","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V440000"}],"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."]}