2020-2025 Ford Escape recall: hinge and attachments
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 1, 2025. It covers about 108,762 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 108,762
- reported
- Dec 1, 2025
- owners notified
- Jun 3, 2026
- related complaints
- 785
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 3, 2025.
Recall number 25V829000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2020-2022, 2025 2020202120222025
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 785 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 25V829000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2025 Ford Escape hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 25V829000, reported on December 1, 2025, covers about 108,762 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V829000?
Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 3, 2025.
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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