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2017 Ford Escape recall: power window devices and controls

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 9, 2026. It covers about 18,124 vehicles.

vehicles affected
18,124
reported
Jun 9, 2026
owners notified
Jul 22, 2026
related complaints
15

Visibility: power window devices and controls

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on on July 6, 2026.

Recall number 26V374000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about visibility problems.

2017 Ford Escape

Questions about recall 26V374000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford Escape power window devices and controls?

Yes. Recall 26V374000, reported on June 9, 2026, covers about 18,124 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V374000?

Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on on July 6, 2026.

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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