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2018 Ford Escape

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 116,672 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,925,968 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 88 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V104000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 11,113 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V803000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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