2020 Ford Escape SEL, front — Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped, Wikimedia Commons

Ford Escape 2020–2026 Parts

4th generation · 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid and more · FWD / AWD

71 common parts
6 with factory part numbers
46 recall campaigns
3,067 NHTSA complaints

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Engine 7

Timing kit
Chain or belt depending on the engine. Check your engine size before ordering.
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Valve cover gasket
Oil seeping around the top of the engine or a burning-oil smell.
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Oil pan gasket
Oil drips under the engine. Some engines are sealed with RTV instead of a gasket.
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Engine mount
Vibration at idle or a clunk when shifting into gear.
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Transmission mount
Clunk on acceleration or when shifting between drive and reverse.
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PCV valve
Rough idle, oil leaks or whistling from a stuck valve.
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Turbocharger Turbo engines
Loss of boost, whistling or blue smoke. Turbo engines only.
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Cooling 7

Water pump
Coolant leak at the front of the engine or overheating.
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Radiator
Leaks, clogged fins or overheating in traffic.
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Thermostat
Temperature gauge stays low or climbs high; weak heat.
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Upper radiator hose
Soft, swollen or cracked hose; coolant smell.
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Lower radiator hose
Check clamps and the hose for leaks at the radiator outlet.
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Radiator cooling fan
Overheating at idle or with the A/C on.
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Coolant reservoir
Cracked tank or a cap that no longer holds pressure.
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Fuel 4

Fuel pump
Long cranking, stalling or loss of power under load.
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Fuel injector
Misfire on one cylinder or a fuel smell.
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Fuel filter
Some models use a filter built into the in-tank pump module.
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Gas cap
A loose or worn cap can turn on the check-engine light (EVAP leak).
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Ignition 4

Spark plugs
One plug per cylinder; the EPA lists 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder engines for this generation. Check your engine before ordering.
OEM ref: 2.0L I4, 2020–22: CYFS-12Y-RT31.5L, 2023–25: JYSP-12Y-PTX
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Ignition coil
Misfire codes, rough idle or a flashing check-engine light.
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Camshaft position sensor
Check-engine light, hard starting or stalling.
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Crankshaft position sensor
No-start or stalling when hot.
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Brakes 10

Front brake rotors
Pulsing pedal or steering wheel shake when braking.
OEM ref: 2020–25: LX6Z-1125-M
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Front brake pads
Squeal from the wear indicator or a grinding noise.
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Front brake caliper
Car pulls to one side or a pad wears unevenly.
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Rear brake rotors
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
OEM ref: 2020–25: LX6Z-2C026-D
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Rear brake pads
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake caliper
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake drums If equipped
For versions with rear drum brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake shoes If equipped
For versions with rear drum brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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ABS wheel speed sensor
ABS or traction-control light on; front and rear sensors differ.
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Brake hose
Cracked or swollen rubber lines; a soft pedal.
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Suspension 8

Front strut assembly
Bouncing, nose-dive when braking or leaking fluid.
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Rear shock absorber
Bouncy rear end or uneven tire wear.
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Front lower control arm
Clunk over bumps from worn bushings.
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Ball joint
Clunk or wander; check for play with the wheel off the ground.
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Sway bar link
Rattle or knock over small bumps.
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Front wheel bearing
Humming noise that changes with speed.
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Rear wheel hub and bearing
Humming or grinding from the rear that rises with speed.
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Rear coil spring
Sagging rear or a broken coil.
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Steering 3

Outer tie rod end
Loose steering or uneven front tire wear.
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Inner tie rod
Clunk when turning; replace in pairs and align.
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Steering rack
Leaks, play in the wheel or a knock when turning.
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Electrical 7

Battery
Slow cranking or electrical warnings. Check group size before ordering.
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Alternator Gas models
Battery light on, dim lights or a dead battery.
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Starter Gas models
Click or slow crank when you turn the key.
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Hybrid battery Hybrid only
Reduced electric assist or a hybrid-system warning.
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Blower motor
Weak or no air from the vents on some fan speeds.
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A/C compressor
Warm air from the vents or a noisy clutch.
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Tire pressure sensor
TPMS warning stays on after setting tire pressures.
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Exhaust 5

Upstream oxygen sensor
Check-engine light and higher fuel use.
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Downstream oxygen sensor
Monitors the catalytic converter; often codes P0420/P0430.
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Catalytic converter
Rattle, sulfur smell or catalyst efficiency codes.
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Muffler
Louder exhaust, rust holes or rattles underneath.
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Exhaust manifold gasket
Ticking noise on cold start or exhaust smell.
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Drivetrain 6

Front CV axle
Clicking when turning or a torn boot.
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Rear CV axle AWD only
Clicking or vibration from the rear axle shafts.
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Power transfer unit AWD only
Front unit that sends power to the rear driveshaft.
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Driveshaft AWD only
Vibration at speed or a clunk when taking off.
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Rear differential AWD only
Whine or howl that changes with speed; check fluid.
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Transmission fluid
EPA lists: 8-speed automatic, CVT. Use the fluid type in your owner's manual.
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Body & Lighting 5

Headlight assembly
Hazy or yellowed lenses. Housings vary by year and trim; confirm fitment.
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Headlight bulb
Check the bulb number on your old bulb or in the owner's manual. LED units have no bulb.
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Tail light assembly
Cracked lens or moisture inside the housing.
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Side mirror
Choose the side and features (heated, power fold, signal).
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Wiper blades
Replace every 6–12 months; driver and passenger lengths differ.
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Filters & Maintenance 5

Oil filter
Change with every oil service.
OEM ref: 1.5L, 1.6L, 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L, 2020–25: BE8Z-6731-AB
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Engine air filter
Check every oil change; replace when dirty.
OEM ref: 1.5L, 2.0L I4, 2020–22: JX6Z-9601-A2.5L, 2020–25: LX6Z-9601-A
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Cabin air filter
Weak airflow or musty smell from the vents.
OEM ref: 2020–25: LX6Z-19N619-CA
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Serpentine belt
Squeal or cracks across the ribs. Some engines, including many hybrids, have no accessory belt; check yours.
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Belt tensioner
Replace with the belt if the arm shakes or the pulley is noisy (belt-driven engines).
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Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Factory part numbers are shown as a reference when available; confirm the number with your old part or VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2020–2026 Escape

Overview

The 4th generation Ford Escape covers the 2020–2026 model years in the US. The EPA lists 4 powertrains for this generation: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo (2020–2026), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (2020–2026), 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (2020–2026) and 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid (2020–2023, 2025–2026). Drive types: FWD / AWD. Transmissions: 8-speed automatic, CVT. Hybrid versions are marked in the parts list where parts differ.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs

Engine	Years	Drive	Transmission	EPA MPG
1.5L 3-cyl turbo	2020–2026	FWD / AWD	8-speed automatic	FWD: 27–28 city / 33–34 hwy / 30 comb. AWD: 26 city / 31–32 hwy / 28 comb.
2.0L 4-cyl turbo	2020–2026	AWD	8-speed automatic	AWD: 22–23 city / 31 hwy / 26 comb.
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid	2020–2026	FWD / AWD	CVT	FWD: 42–44 city / 36–37 hwy / 39–41 comb. AWD: 42–43 city / 36–37 hwy / 39–40 comb.
2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid	2020–2023, 2025–2026	FWD	CVT	FWD: 42–43 city / 37–38 hwy / 40–41 comb.

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA

Mention in complaint	2020–22	2023–24	2025–26
Brake problems	204 / 2,802	23 / 230	8 / 35
Fuel pump or fuel system	230 / 2,802	1 / 230	0 / 35
Electrical or battery problems	154 / 2,802	48 / 230	9 / 35
Transmission problems	151 / 2,802	14 / 230	1 / 35
Check-engine light	134 / 2,802	22 / 230	3 / 35
Stalling or loss of power	101 / 2,802	19 / 230	4 / 35
Steering problems	55 / 2,802	10 / 230	3 / 35

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3,067 for 2020–2026), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Top components in complaints
2020	25	1,912	Structure:Body, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2021	21	502	Structure:Body, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2022	21	388	Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System
2023	13	140	Electrical System, Engine, Power Train
2024	10	90	Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2025	10	31	Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2026	3	4	Electrical System, Engine, Visibility / Wiper

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (46 campaigns)

Seats: Front Assembly, Recliner (2020, NHTSA 19V633000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape…
Air Bags: Side / Window (2020, NHTSA 20V415000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission (2020, NHTSA 20V550000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System, Camera (2020, NHTSA 20V575000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles.
Electrical System: Body Control Module / Bcm (2020, NHTSA 20V635000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system.
Power Train: Driveline, Driveshaft (2020, NHTSA 21V011000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine, Oil / Lubrication (2020–2022, NHTSA 22V191000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
Electrical System: Propulsion System, Traction Battery (2020, NHTSA 22V331000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains.
Engine And Engine Cooling (2020–2022, NHTSA 22V484000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System (2020–2023, NHTSA 22V859000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
Engine (2020–2023, NHTSA 23V380000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission, Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm) (2020–2022, NHTSA 24V330000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
Equipment: Other, Labels (2020–2024, NHTSA 24V852000)
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.
Electrical System: Propulsion System, Traction Battery (2020–2024, NHTSA 24V954000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System (2020–2022, NHTSA 25V165000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187.
Engine (2020–2023, NHTSA 25V345000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380.
Back Over Prevention: Software (2020–2022, NHTSA 25V442000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Nav…
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System (2020–2022, NHTSA 25V467000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
Equipment: Electrical, Engine Block Heater (2020–2022, NHTSA 25V685000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 202…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components, Disc (2020, NHTSA 25V693000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles.
Electrical System: Propulsion System, Traction Battery (2020–2024, NHTSA 25V789000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Structure: Body, Hatchback / Liftgate (2020–2022, 2025, NHTSA 25V829000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission, Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm) (2020, NHTSA 25V881000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles.
Visibility: Windshield Wiper / Washer, Motor (2020–2022, NHTSA 26V117000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
Back Over Prevention: Software (2020–2022, NHTSA 26V123000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery, Fuel Pump (2021, NHTSA 21V625000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles.
Electrical System: Propulsion System, Traction Battery (2021, NHTSA 21V869000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components, Disc (2021–2022, NHTSA 21V922000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine, Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical (2021, NHTSA 22V109000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles.
Electrical System: Propulsion System, Traction Battery (2021–2022, NHTSA 22V149000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System (2022, NHTSA 24V187000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission, Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm) (2022, NHTSA 25V133000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330.
Electrical System: Propulsion System, Traction Battery (2022–2026, NHTSA 26V091000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster / Panel (2023, NHTSA 23V506000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (2023–2024, NHTSA 24V440000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System, Injectors (2023–2024, NHTSA 24V634000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles.
Back Over Prevention: Software (2023–2024, NHTSA 25V315000)
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, …
Electrical System (2023–2025, NHTSA 25V343000)
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 2.0…
Engine (2023–2025, NHTSA 25V372000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster / Panel (2024–2025, NHTSA 24V850000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster / Panel (2025, NHTSA 25V049000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System, Camera (2025, NHTSA 25V161000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2025, NHTSA 25V787000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles.
Seat Belts: Rear / Other, Retractor (2025–2026, NHTSA 25V862000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System, Emission Control (2025, NHTSA 26V122000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission, Internal (2026, NHTSA 26V301000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.