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2020 Ford Escape recall: pads

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 10, 2025. It covers about 13,451 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13,451
reported
Oct 10, 2025
owners notified
Nov 5, 2025
related complaints
45

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 21V922.

Recall number 25V693000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about brakes problems.

2020 Ford Escape

Questions about recall 25V693000

Is there a recall on the 2020 Ford Escape pads?

Yes. Recall 25V693000, reported on October 10, 2025, covers about 13,451 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V693000?

Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 21V922.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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