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2021 Ford Escape

19 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
Repair when you can Visibility

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

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

Free repair · 604,533 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V117000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Back over prevention

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Free repair · 889,950 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V123000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

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

Free repair · 108,762 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V829000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical

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

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 · 59,006 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

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

Free repair · 694,271 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V467000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

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

Free repair · 200,237 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V442000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

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

Free repair · 1,809 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V345000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

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

Free repair · 33,576 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V165000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

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

Free repair · 20,484 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V954000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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."

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

Free repair · 27,678 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V852000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 9,312 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V330000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

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

Free repair · 125,322 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V380000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

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

Free repair · 521,746 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V859000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

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

Free repair · 100,689 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V484000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

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

Free repair · 345,451 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V191000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Hybrid propulsion system

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 3 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V149000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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

Free repair · 114,666 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V922000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V869000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

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

Free repair · 13,773 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V625000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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