Recall 25V829000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 2020-2025 FORD ESCAPE
RECALL This recall affects up to 108,762 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V829000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 108,762 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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 NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V611000 | 2016 FORD TAURUS | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 101,944 | |
| 25V626000 | 2020 FORD F-350 SD | STEERING:COLUMN | 115,539 | |
| 26V062000 | 2026 FORD E-TRANSIT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 98 | |
| 25V881000 | 2022 FORD MAVERICK HYBRID | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 87 | |
| 25V876000 | 2019 FORD TRANSIT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 | |
| 25V887000 | 2022 FORD TRANSIT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 2 | |
| 25V863000 | 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 272,645 | |
| 25V726000 | 2026 FORD ECONOLINE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 6,909 | |
| 25V886000 | 2019 FORD EXPEDITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 890 | |
| 26V024000 | 2026 FORD EXPLORER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 8 |