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[{"term": "tailbone", "docs": 5, "ratio": 2283.8}, {"term": "seat", "docs": 15, "ratio": 10.6}, {"term": "uncomfortable", "docs": 5, "ratio": 101.3}, {"term": "unintendedly accelerated", "docs": 3, "ratio": 158.1}, {"term": "cushion", "docs": 3, "ratio": 150.4}, {"term": "accelerates", "docs": 3, "ratio": 43.4}]}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 30, "share": 0.6, "ratio": 0.37, "page": false, "by_year": [{"year": 2018, "count": 8, "share": 0.4}, {"year": 2019, "count": 9, "share": 1.6}, {"year": 2020, "count": 6, "share": 0.3}, {"year": 2021, "count": 2, "share": 0.5}, {"year": 2022, "count": 3, "share": 0.8}, {"year": 2023, "count": 1, "share": 0.8}, {"year": 2024, "count": 1, "share": 1.2}, {"year": 2025, "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "recent_12m": 5, "prior_12m": 6, "recent_trend": null, "keywords": [{"term": "headlights", "docs": 15, "ratio": 51.6}, {"term": "bulbs", "docs": 7, "ratio": 229.9}, {"term": "night", "docs": 10, "ratio": 17.2}, {"term": "low beam", "docs": 4, "ratio": 88.8}, {"term": "lighting", "docs": 5, "ratio": 28.0}, {"term": "assembly", "docs": 6, "ratio": 14.2}]}], "worst_year": 2020, "best_year": 2025, "years_high": [2018, 2020], "years_low": [2023, 2024], "avg_per_year": 97.3, "idx_vs_all": 2.31, "idx_vs_segment": 1.57, "band": "far_more", "trend": {"label": "stable", "pct": 18.0, "from_years": [2018, 2019], "to_years": [2023, 2024], "from_idx": 0.67, "to_idx": 0.79, "from_early": 57, "to_early": 59}, "filed_by_year": [{"year": 2018, "count": 25}, {"year": 2019, "count": 62}, {"year": 2020, "count": 126}, {"year": 2021, "count": 154}, {"year": 2022, "count": 326}, {"year": 2023, "count": 1113}, {"year": 2024, "count": 1293}, {"year": 2025, "count": 1235}, {"year": 2026, "count": 810}], "recent_12m": 1159, "prior_12m": 1232, "recent_trend": "steady", "recent_pct": -6.0, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 285, "share": 5.5}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 399, "share": 7.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 391, "share": 7.6}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 1772, "share": 34.4}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 2297, "share": 44.7}], "median_age_months": 54, "keywords": [{"term": "coolant", "docs": 1433, "ratio": 8.8}, {"term": "intrusion", "docs": 653, "ratio": 13.9}, {"term": "door", "docs": 1005, "ratio": 4.9}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 2082, "ratio": 1.9}, {"term": "check", "docs": 1157, "ratio": 2.7}, {"term": "cylinder", "docs": 582, "ratio": 5.6}, {"term": "block", "docs": 441, "ratio": 9.2}, {"term": "welds", "docs": 325, "ratio": 18.4}], "investigations": [{"action": "RQ24008", "subject": "Underhood fires caused by fuel leak", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS", "opened": "2024-04-11", "closed": "2025-10-30", "campaign": "25V467", "summary": "On April 11, 2024, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) opened this Recall Query (“RQ”) to investigate the adequacy of, including various safety concerns associated with, the remedy program in recalls 22V-859 (filed Nov. 18, 2022) and 24V-187 (filed Mar. 8, 2024). The vehicle population associated with these recalls includes certain MY 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles and MY 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The safety defect in each recall involves high-pressure fuel injectors that are susceptible to cracking, allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to migrate onto hot surfaces within the engine compartment potentially resulting in underhood vehicle fires. The remedy programs described in recalls 22V-859 and 24V-187 are identical and involve both a software component and a hardware component. Specifically, Ford developed an updated engine control software designed to detect a pressure drop in the high-pressure fuel rail, provide instrument cluster messaging to the driver, invoke a strategy to disable the high-pressure fuel pump, derate the engine output, and lower the temperatures of possible ignition sources within the engine compartment. Additionally, Ford would install a tube into the engine’s cylinder head drain hole to shunt spilled liquid fuel past the various hot surfaces within the engine compartment and ultimately discard the spilled liquid fuel onto the roadway. ODI identified various safety concerns with this remedy program, which, among other things, notably did not include repairing or replacing the defective part and potentially did include the introduction of new safety defects (like fuel spilling near the spark plugs and fuel spilling onto the public roadway). NHTSA opened this investigation to evaluate these concerns with the remedy program, including whether the vehicles were still susceptible to underhood fires even post-remedy. As described in more detail in the Additional Summary posted simultaneo", "years": [2022], "open": false}, {"action": "PE23013", "subject": "Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "opened": "2023-07-07", "closed": "2024-01-24", "campaign": "", "summary": "On July 7, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (MY) 2020-2021 Ford Escape vehicles. At the time of opening, ODI received 118 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging this failure. To date, ODI has received 593 VOQs alleging this failure, with a variety of reported failure conditions. The most common reported failure condition was reduced door functionality (e.g. door was more difficult to open or close) and the least common was inadvertent door opening. Other reported failure conditions include inability to latch and inability to open. Three VOQs reported injuries, one of which requiring medical attention. ODI conducted a consumer survey which yielded an additional 44 injuries (although the VOQs did not indicate any injury), none of which requiring medical attention. All these injuries were bumps/bruises from the door closing on occupants’ arms and legs while entering and exiting the vehicle. The function of the check arm system is to provide hold-open assist at specific angles and to assist with door closing energy. It does not provide vertical support of the door and is independent of the latching mechanism. This failure is progressive and detectable by vehicle occupants. Consumers commonly report hearing a popping or snapping noise when opening and closing the door. This noise is caused by some of the welds between the bracket and door structure failing and detaching. There may also be visible damage present to the welds in the door structure. Continued use of the door may result in all welds separating and the bracket fully detaching from the door structure, which could lead to increased resistance in closing and opening the door, restrained window operation, and the door freely rotating when open. ODI inspected 3 consumer vehicles in the field, and 2 test vehicles at Ford’s testing facility. The test vehicles were retrofitted with the faile", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "AQ22002", "subject": "Healey Brothers Ford / Open Recall Sale", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE", "opened": "2022-06-03", "closed": null, "campaign": "", "summary": "NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether Healey Brothers Ford, LLC of Beacon, New York, has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and in turn that a dealer not deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates this dealer delivered at least one new vehicle to a first purchaser without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.", "years": [2021], "open": true}, {"action": "RQ21002", "subject": "Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA", "opened": "2021-08-03", "closed": null, "campaign": "", "summary": "On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 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 for a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, Rear Visibility. Ford's recall described the noncompliance as insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board (PCB) internal to the camera leading to intermittent rearview camera operation. The supplier of the cameras was Magna Electronics.According to Ford's chronology in the Part 573, during the period February-April 2020, Ford identified and monitored warranty claims pertaining to intermittent or inoperative rearview cameras. Ford reviewed supplier product changes, focusing on changes introduced by the supplier in the October-November 2019 time frame. The Part 573 stated that the issue was brought to Ford's Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) for review on May 12, 2020.On July 7, 2020, NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC) informed the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a trend of MY 2020 Escape vehicles with rearview camera malfunctions. ODI contacted Ford the next day, providing five Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging inoperative rearview cameras. On July 15, 2020, Ford met with NHTSA to discuss the rearview camera issue. In a subsequent August 24, 2020 meeting, ODI and NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) met with Ford to discuss the recall status and additional VOQs. Ford presented rate and scope data for many of its MY 2020 products during the August 2020 meeting indicating high failure rates for certain models.This RQ is being opened to investigate both the timeliness and scope of Ford's rearview camera recall (20V-575), and Ford's compliance with reporting requirements.The subject reports referenced i", "years": [2020], "open": true}], "segment_rank": 11, "segment_n": 12, "peers": [{"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "avg_per_year": 18.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.45, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 826, "recalls": 3, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 1, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "avg_per_year": 28.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.67, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 1181, "recalls": 26, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 2, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "avg_per_year": 28.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.68, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 949, "recalls": 11, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 3, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "avg_per_year": 34.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.83, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 1819, "recalls": 11, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 4, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "avg_per_year": 49.5, "idx_vs_all": 1.18, "top_group": "structure", "complaints": 2417, "recalls": 12, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 5, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "avg_per_year": 61.9, "idx_vs_all": 1.47, "top_group": "transmission", "complaints": 2798, "recalls": 21, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 6, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "avg_per_year": 62.9, "idx_vs_all": 1.49, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 1917, "recalls": 23, "trend": "stable", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 7, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "avg_per_year": 71.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.7, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 3075, "recalls": 23, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 8, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "avg_per_year": 73.5, "idx_vs_all": 1.75, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 2247, "recalls": 14, "trend": "worsening", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 9, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "avg_per_year": 81.0, "idx_vs_all": 1.92, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 2991, "recalls": 24, "trend": "improving", "recent_trend": "rising", "rank": 10, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "avg_per_year": 97.3, "idx_vs_all": 2.31, "top_group": "engine", "complaints": 5144, "recalls": 49, "trend": "stable", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 11, "self": true}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "avg_per_year": 137.9, "idx_vs_all": 3.28, "top_group": "steering", "complaints": 5760, "recalls": 24, "trend": "stable", "recent_trend": "steady", "rank": 12, "self": false}], "changed": "2026-09-04"}, "model_years": [{"first_filed": "2018-01-11", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 12, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 1778, "crashes": 25, "fires": 5, "injuries": 30, "deaths": 0, "severe": 29, "severe_share": 1.6, "injuries_per_100": 1.7, "per_year": 205.0, "age_years": 8.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 1412, "share": 79.4, "ratio": 3.58}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 151, "share": 8.5, "ratio": 0.73}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 38, "share": 2.1, "ratio": 0.23}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 35, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.13}, {"group": "structure", "count": 30, "share": 1.7, "ratio": 0.19}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 28, "share": 1.6, "ratio": 0.64}, {"group": "steering", "count": 23, "share": 1.3, "ratio": 0.2}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 16, "share": 0.9, "ratio": 0.15}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 16, "share": 0.9, "ratio": 0.24}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 14, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.19}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 8, "share": 0.4, "ratio": 0.26}, {"group": "other", "count": 6, "share": 0.3, "ratio": 0.17}, {"group": "adas", "count": 1, "share": 0.1, "ratio": 0.02}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2018, "count": 25}, {"year": 2019, "count": 42}, {"year": 2020, "count": 43}, {"year": 2021, "count": 55}, {"year": 2022, "count": 150}, {"year": 2023, "count": 256}, {"year": 2024, "count": 462}, {"year": 2025, "count": 490}, {"year": 2026, "count": 255}], "early": 67, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 40, "share": 2.2}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 44, "share": 2.5}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 44, "share": 2.5}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 230, "share": 12.9}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 1420, "share": 79.9}], "median_age_months": 79, "recent_12m": 369, "prior_12m": 543, "recent_trend": "falling", "recalls": 4, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V011000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2018, "received": "2026-01-15", "component": "EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.", "consequence": "An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 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 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V413000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2018, "received": "2022-06-10", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and  2015-2018 Edge vehicles.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.", "consequence": "A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.  Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position.  Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "18V104000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2018, "received": "2018-02-12", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles.  These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.", "consequence": "A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin March 2018.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "17V803000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2018, "received": "2017-12-18", "component": "AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.", "consequence": "If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin January 2018.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "brakes", "engine", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 89.7, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2018, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:17:44+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 4.87, "idx_vs_make": 3.77, "idx_vs_year": 4.17, "idx_vs_segment": 3.3, "early_idx": 0.75, "band": "far_more", "rank_in_year": 69, "n_in_year": 73, "peers_year": [{"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 13.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.32, "complaints": 117, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 18.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.44, "complaints": 162, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 33.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.79, "complaints": 288, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 39.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.95, "complaints": 345, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 45.1, "idx_vs_all": 1.07, "complaints": 391, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 46.5, "idx_vs_all": 1.11, "complaints": 403, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 56.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.35, "complaints": 493, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "per_year": 78.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.87, "complaints": 682, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 80.9, "idx_vs_all": 1.92, "complaints": 702, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 107.9, "idx_vs_all": 2.56, "complaints": 936, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 205.0, "idx_vs_all": 4.87, "complaints": 1778, "self": true}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 245.3, "idx_vs_all": 5.83, "complaints": 2128, "self": false}], "prev_year": null, "next_year": {"year": 2019, "per_year": 75.6, "complaints": 580}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"engine": [{"term": "coolant", "docs": 1093, "ratio": 24.4}, {"term": "intrusion", "docs": 505, "ratio": 39.2}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 1239, "ratio": 4.2}, {"term": "cylinder", "docs": 451, "ratio": 15.9}, {"term": "block", "docs": 332, "ratio": 25.2}, {"term": "check", "docs": 561, "ratio": 4.7}], "transmission": [{"term": "transmission", "docs": 80, "ratio": 6.6}, {"term": "power train", "docs": 39, "ratio": 22.7}, {"term": "train recall", "docs": 20, "ratio": 42.4}, {"term": "notification power", "docs": 20, "ratio": 36.6}, {"term": "diagnosed", "docs": 50, "ratio": 3.0}, {"term": "warning light", "docs": 30, "ratio": 3.3}], "hvac": [{"term": "cable", "docs": 3, "ratio": 20.6}, {"term": "park", "docs": 7, "ratio": 3.3}, {"term": "gear", "docs": 6, "ratio": 3.8}, {"term": "body", "docs": 4, "ratio": 6.2}, {"term": "coolant", "docs": 5, "ratio": 4.2}, {"term": "white", "docs": 3, "ratio": 9.6}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2019-03-07", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 13, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 580, "crashes": 24, "fires": 3, "injuries": 28, "deaths": 0, "severe": 27, "severe_share": 4.7, "injuries_per_100": 4.8, "per_year": 75.6, "age_years": 7.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 377, "share": 65.0, "ratio": 2.93}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 87, "share": 15.0, "ratio": 1.29}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 20, "share": 3.4, "ratio": 0.22}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 20, "share": 3.4, "ratio": 1.36}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 19, "share": 3.3, "ratio": 0.37}, {"group": "structure", "count": 12, "share": 2.1, "ratio": 0.23}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 11, "share": 1.9, "ratio": 0.5}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 9, "share": 1.6, "ratio": 1.02}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 8, "share": 1.4, "ratio": 0.33}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 7, "share": 1.2, "ratio": 0.2}, {"group": "steering", "count": 7, "share": 1.2, "ratio": 0.18}, {"group": "adas", "count": 2, "share": 0.3, "ratio": 0.05}, {"group": "other", "count": 1, "share": 0.2, "ratio": 0.11}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2019, "count": 19}, {"year": 2020, "count": 29}, {"year": 2021, "count": 23}, {"year": 2022, "count": 43}, {"year": 2023, "count": 54}, {"year": 2024, "count": 135}, {"year": 2025, "count": 180}, {"year": 2026, "count": 97}], "early": 48, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 28, "share": 4.8}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 28, "share": 4.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 26, "share": 4.5}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 119, "share": 20.5}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 379, "share": 65.3}], "median_age_months": 68, "recent_12m": 131, "prior_12m": 194, "recent_trend": "falling", "recalls": 3, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V011000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2019, "received": "2026-01-15", "component": "EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.", "consequence": "An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 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 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V413000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2019, "received": "2022-06-10", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and  2015-2018 Edge vehicles.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.", "consequence": "A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.  Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position.  Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V155000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2019, "received": "2021-03-10", "component": "TIRES", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires.  On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.", "consequence": "Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss.  Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on March 27, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["engine", "transmission", "wheels"], "recall_covered_share": 83.4, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2019, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:17:48+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.8, "idx_vs_make": 1.39, "idx_vs_year": 1.65, "idx_vs_segment": 1.22, "early_idx": 0.59, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 61, "n_in_year": 76, "peers_year": [{"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 9.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.21, "complaints": 69, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 24.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.58, "complaints": 189, "self": false}, {"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 34.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.83, "complaints": 267, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 39.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.93, "complaints": 300, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 42.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.01, "complaints": 327, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 48.9, "idx_vs_all": 1.16, "complaints": 375, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 56.2, "idx_vs_all": 1.34, "complaints": 431, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 75.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.8, "complaints": 580, "self": true}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 108.4, "idx_vs_all": 2.58, "complaints": 832, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 116.9, "idx_vs_all": 2.78, "complaints": 897, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 141.8, "idx_vs_all": 3.37, "complaints": 1088, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "per_year": 211.5, "idx_vs_all": 5.03, "complaints": 1623, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2018, "per_year": 205.0, "complaints": 1778}, "next_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 270.7, "complaints": 1807}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"engine": [{"term": "coolant", "docs": 264, "ratio": 22.1}, {"term": "intrusion", "docs": 129, "ratio": 37.5}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 327, "ratio": 4.1}, {"term": "cylinder", "docs": 111, "ratio": 14.7}, {"term": "block", "docs": 81, "ratio": 23.1}, {"term": "check", "docs": 150, "ratio": 4.8}], "transmission": [{"term": "transmission", "docs": 47, "ratio": 6.7}, {"term": "power train", "docs": 16, "ratio": 16.2}, {"term": "diagnosed", "docs": 33, "ratio": 3.5}, {"term": "illuminated", "docs": 27, "ratio": 3.8}, {"term": "accelerate", "docs": 18, "ratio": 5.5}, {"term": "notification power", "docs": 9, "ratio": 28.6}], "electrical": [{"term": "working", "docs": 6, "ratio": 6.7}, {"term": "lights", "docs": 7, "ratio": 3.0}, {"term": "deploy", "docs": 3, "ratio": 12.3}, {"term": "key", "docs": 3, "ratio": 11.1}, {"term": "open", "docs": 4, "ratio": 5.1}, {"term": "causing", "docs": 5, "ratio": 3.4}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2019-11-30", "last_filed": "2026-09-01", "median_filing_delay_days": 11, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 1807, "crashes": 21, "fires": 5, "injuries": 33, "deaths": 0, "severe": 26, "severe_share": 1.4, "injuries_per_100": 1.8, "per_year": 270.7, "age_years": 6.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 734, "share": 40.6, "ratio": 4.43}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 245, "share": 13.6, "ratio": 1.52}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 230, "share": 12.7, "ratio": 1.09}, {"group": "engine", "count": 192, "share": 10.6, "ratio": 0.48}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 149, "share": 8.2, "ratio": 0.52}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 125, "share": 6.9, "ratio": 1.6}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 37, "share": 2.0, "ratio": 0.33}, {"group": "adas", "count": 32, "share": 1.8, "ratio": 0.31}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 21, "share": 1.2, "ratio": 0.31}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 17, "share": 0.9, "ratio": 0.36}, {"group": "other", "count": 11, "share": 0.6, "ratio": 0.33}, {"group": "steering", "count": 8, "share": 0.4, "ratio": 0.06}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 6, "share": 0.3, "ratio": 0.19}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2019, "count": 1}, {"year": 2020, "count": 54}, {"year": 2021, "count": 67}, {"year": 2022, "count": 75}, {"year": 2023, "count": 615}, {"year": 2024, "count": 497}, {"year": 2025, "count": 295}, {"year": 2026, "count": 203}], "early": 122, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 85, "share": 4.7}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 78, "share": 4.3}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 118, "share": 6.5}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 1102, "share": 61.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 424, "share": 23.5}], "median_age_months": 47, "recent_12m": 306, "prior_12m": 266, "recent_trend": "steady", "recalls": 24, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V117000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.", "consequence": "Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "26V123000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V829000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-12-01", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "summary": "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.", "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. 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 NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V789000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-11-14", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed December 8, 2025. 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 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V685000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-10-10", "component": "EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER", "summary": "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 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.", "consequence": "An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V693000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-10-10", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS", "summary": "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.\"", "consequence": "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 NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V922.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V467000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-07-11", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge.  As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S76.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V442000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-06-27", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "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, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.", "consequence": "A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V345000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V165000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2025-03-14", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "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.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V954000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2024-12-20", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed.  Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V852000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS", "summary": "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.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.  Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V330000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2024-05-10", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V380000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2023-05-26", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles.  For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software.  If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S27.  This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484.  Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V859000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-11-18", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023.   Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S73.  This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191.  Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V484000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-07-07", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V331000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-05-13", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains.  Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.  Interim  owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V191000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2022-03-25", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.", "consequence": "An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V011000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2021-01-15", "component": "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT", "summary": "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.  An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.", "consequence": "If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level.  Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level.  Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge.  This recall began March 12, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "20V635000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2020-10-15", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system.  The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob.  In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.", "consequence": "Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM, free of charge.  Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed.  The recall began December 1, 2020.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20S59.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "20V575000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2020-09-23", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA", "summary": "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.  Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.  The recall began November 17, 2020.  Remedy became available on February 1, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "20V550000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2020-09-10", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.", "consequence": "Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function.  A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge.  The recall began September 23, 2020.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "20V415000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2020-07-17", "component": "AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles.  The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.", "consequence": "In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge.  An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020.  The recall began January 11, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "19V633000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "received": "2019-08-28", "component": "SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER", "summary": "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 vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms.  Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.  The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, \"Head Restraints\" and 207, \"Seating Systems.\"", "consequence": "A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began October 21, 2019.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["airbags", "brakes", "electrical", "engine", "fuel", "hvac", "other", "structure", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 96.5, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2020, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:18:02+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 6.43, "idx_vs_make": 4.97, "idx_vs_year": 7.16, "idx_vs_segment": 4.36, "early_idx": 2.14, "band": "far_more", "rank_in_year": 82, "n_in_year": 82, "peers_year": [{"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 15.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.38, "complaints": 106, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 20.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.49, "complaints": 138, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 20.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.49, "complaints": 139, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 23.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.57, "complaints": 159, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 26.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.63, "complaints": 176, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 31.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.74, "complaints": 207, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "per_year": 43.1, "idx_vs_all": 1.02, "complaints": 288, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 45.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.08, "complaints": 303, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 63.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.52, "complaints": 426, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 89.3, "idx_vs_all": 2.12, "complaints": 596, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 96.3, "idx_vs_all": 2.29, "complaints": 643, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 270.7, "idx_vs_all": 6.43, "complaints": 1807, "self": true}], "prev_year": {"year": 2019, "per_year": 75.6, "complaints": 580}, "next_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 64.3, "complaints": 365}, "investigations": [{"action": "PE23013", "subject": "Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "opened": "2023-07-07", "closed": "2024-01-24", "campaign": "", "summary": "On July 7, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (MY) 2020-2021 Ford Escape vehicles. At the time of opening, ODI received 118 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging this failure. To date, ODI has received 593 VOQs alleging this failure, with a variety of reported failure conditions. The most common reported failure condition was reduced door functionality (e.g. door was more difficult to open or close) and the least common was inadvertent door opening. Other reported failure conditions include inability to latch and inability to open. Three VOQs reported injuries, one of which requiring medical attention. ODI conducted a consumer survey which yielded an additional 44 injuries (although the VOQs did not indicate any injury), none of which requiring medical attention. All these injuries were bumps/bruises from the door closing on occupants’ arms and legs while entering and exiting the vehicle. The function of the check arm system is to provide hold-open assist at specific angles and to assist with door closing energy. It does not provide vertical support of the door and is independent of the latching mechanism. This failure is progressive and detectable by vehicle occupants. Consumers commonly report hearing a popping or snapping noise when opening and closing the door. This noise is caused by some of the welds between the bracket and door structure failing and detaching. There may also be visible damage present to the welds in the door structure. Continued use of the door may result in all welds separating and the bracket fully detaching from the door structure, which could lead to increased resistance in closing and opening the door, restrained window operation, and the door freely rotating when open. ODI inspected 3 consumer vehicles in the field, and 2 test vehicles at Ford’s testing facility. The test vehicles were retrofitted with the faile", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "RQ21002", "subject": "Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA", "opened": "2021-08-03", "closed": null, "campaign": "", "summary": "On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 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 for a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, Rear Visibility. Ford's recall described the noncompliance as insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board (PCB) internal to the camera leading to intermittent rearview camera operation. The supplier of the cameras was Magna Electronics.According to Ford's chronology in the Part 573, during the period February-April 2020, Ford identified and monitored warranty claims pertaining to intermittent or inoperative rearview cameras. Ford reviewed supplier product changes, focusing on changes introduced by the supplier in the October-November 2019 time frame. The Part 573 stated that the issue was brought to Ford's Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) for review on May 12, 2020.On July 7, 2020, NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC) informed the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a trend of MY 2020 Escape vehicles with rearview camera malfunctions. ODI contacted Ford the next day, providing five Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging inoperative rearview cameras. On July 15, 2020, Ford met with NHTSA to discuss the rearview camera issue. In a subsequent August 24, 2020 meeting, ODI and NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) met with Ford to discuss the recall status and additional VOQs. Ford presented rate and scope data for many of its MY 2020 products during the August 2020 meeting indicating high failure rates for certain models.This RQ is being opened to investigate both the timeliness and scope of Ford's rearview camera recall (20V-575), and Ford's compliance with reporting requirements.The subject reports referenced i", "years": [2020], "open": true}], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "door", "docs": 651, "ratio": 22.2}, {"term": "welds", "docs": 246, "ratio": 97.6}, {"term": "window", "docs": 307, "ratio": 17.5}, {"term": "popping", "docs": 212, "ratio": 32.7}, {"term": "opening", "docs": 201, "ratio": 34.1}, {"term": "hinge", "docs": 144, "ratio": 100.8}], "hvac": [{"term": "door", "docs": 119, "ratio": 12.1}, {"term": "window", "docs": 62, "ratio": 10.6}, {"term": "welds", "docs": 37, "ratio": 44.0}, {"term": "arm", "docs": 43, "ratio": 20.6}, {"term": "popping", "docs": 41, "ratio": 18.9}, {"term": "hinge", "docs": 22, "ratio": 46.1}], "transmission": [{"term": "awd", "docs": 77, "ratio": 62.3}, {"term": "module", "docs": 76, "ratio": 14.3}, {"term": "powertrain", "docs": 39, "ratio": 20.2}, {"term": "hill", "docs": 36, "ratio": 15.9}, {"term": "fault", "docs": 42, "ratio": 9.1}, {"term": "transmission", "docs": 64, "ratio": 3.5}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2021-06-23", "last_filed": "2026-09-01", "median_filing_delay_days": 20, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 365, "crashes": 10, "fires": 9, "injuries": 6, "deaths": 0, "severe": 19, "severe_share": 5.2, "injuries_per_100": 1.6, "per_year": 64.3, "age_years": 5.7, "by_group": [{"group": "structure", "count": 88, "share": 24.1, "ratio": 2.63}, {"group": "engine", "count": 52, "share": 14.2, "ratio": 0.64}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 45, "share": 12.3, "ratio": 2.03}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 45, "share": 12.3, "ratio": 2.86}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 40, "share": 11.0, "ratio": 0.7}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 40, "share": 11.0, "ratio": 1.23}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 37, "share": 10.1, "ratio": 0.87}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 6, "share": 1.6, "ratio": 0.64}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 5, "share": 1.4, "ratio": 0.37}, {"group": "steering", "count": 2, "share": 0.5, "ratio": 0.08}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 2, "share": 0.5, "ratio": 0.32}, {"group": "other", "count": 2, "share": 0.5, "ratio": 0.28}, {"group": "adas", "count": 1, "share": 0.3, "ratio": 0.05}], "top_group": "structure", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2021, "count": 9}, {"year": 2022, "count": 37}, {"year": 2023, "count": 83}, {"year": 2024, "count": 63}, {"year": 2025, "count": 75}, {"year": 2026, "count": 98}], "early": 46, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 30, "share": 8.2}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 45, "share": 12.3}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 76, "share": 20.8}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 140, "share": 38.4}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 74, "share": 20.3}], "median_age_months": 42, "recent_12m": 127, "prior_12m": 66, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 21, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V117000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.", "consequence": "Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "26V123000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V829000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-12-01", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "summary": "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.", "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. 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 NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V789000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-11-14", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed December 8, 2025. 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 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V685000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-10-10", "component": "EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER", "summary": "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 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.", "consequence": "An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V467000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-07-11", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge.  As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S76.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V442000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-06-27", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "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, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.", "consequence": "A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V345000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V165000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2025-03-14", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "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.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V954000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2024-12-20", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed.  Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V852000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS", "summary": "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.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.  Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V330000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2024-05-10", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V380000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2023-05-26", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles.  For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software.  If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S27.  This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484.  Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V859000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-11-18", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023.   Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S73.  This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191.  Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V484000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-07-07", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V191000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-03-25", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.", "consequence": "An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V149000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-03-11", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain.  The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V109000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2022-02-24", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles.  The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.", "consequence": "Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S10.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V922000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-11-23", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles.  The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, \"Light Vehicle Brake Systems.\"", "consequence": "During certain situations, the driver may have 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 August 17, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V869000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-11-10", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain.  The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.  The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V625000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "received": "2021-08-10", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles.  The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.", "consequence": "An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge.  Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["brakes", "electrical", "engine", "fuel", "hvac", "structure", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 95.1, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2021, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:18:13+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.53, "idx_vs_make": 1.18, "idx_vs_year": 1.68, "idx_vs_segment": 1.03, "early_idx": 0.75, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 69, "n_in_year": 85, "peers_year": [{"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 8.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.21, "complaints": 50, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 13.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.32, "complaints": 77, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 13.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.33, "complaints": 78, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 16.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.38, "complaints": 91, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 24.0, "idx_vs_all": 0.57, "complaints": 136, "self": false}, {"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 25.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.6, "complaints": 143, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "per_year": 27.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.64, "complaints": 154, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 36.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.87, "complaints": 207, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 56.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.34, "complaints": 320, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 64.3, "idx_vs_all": 1.53, "complaints": 365, "self": true}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 75.3, "idx_vs_all": 1.79, "complaints": 427, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 88.5, "idx_vs_all": 2.1, "complaints": 502, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2020, "per_year": 270.7, "complaints": 1807}, "next_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 79.6, "complaints": 372}, "investigations": [{"action": "PE23013", "subject": "Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "opened": "2023-07-07", "closed": "2024-01-24", "campaign": "", "summary": "On July 7, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (MY) 2020-2021 Ford Escape vehicles. At the time of opening, ODI received 118 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging this failure. To date, ODI has received 593 VOQs alleging this failure, with a variety of reported failure conditions. The most common reported failure condition was reduced door functionality (e.g. door was more difficult to open or close) and the least common was inadvertent door opening. Other reported failure conditions include inability to latch and inability to open. Three VOQs reported injuries, one of which requiring medical attention. ODI conducted a consumer survey which yielded an additional 44 injuries (although the VOQs did not indicate any injury), none of which requiring medical attention. All these injuries were bumps/bruises from the door closing on occupants’ arms and legs while entering and exiting the vehicle. The function of the check arm system is to provide hold-open assist at specific angles and to assist with door closing energy. It does not provide vertical support of the door and is independent of the latching mechanism. This failure is progressive and detectable by vehicle occupants. Consumers commonly report hearing a popping or snapping noise when opening and closing the door. This noise is caused by some of the welds between the bracket and door structure failing and detaching. There may also be visible damage present to the welds in the door structure. Continued use of the door may result in all welds separating and the bracket fully detaching from the door structure, which could lead to increased resistance in closing and opening the door, restrained window operation, and the door freely rotating when open. ODI inspected 3 consumer vehicles in the field, and 2 test vehicles at Ford’s testing facility. The test vehicles were retrofitted with the faile", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "AQ22002", "subject": "Healey Brothers Ford / Open Recall Sale", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE", "opened": "2022-06-03", "closed": null, "campaign": "", "summary": "NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether Healey Brothers Ford, LLC of Beacon, New York, has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and in turn that a dealer not deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates this dealer delivered at least one new vehicle to a first purchaser without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.", "years": [2021], "open": true}], "keywords": {"structure": [{"term": "door", "docs": 76, "ratio": 21.6}, {"term": "weld", "docs": 20, "ratio": 85.4}, {"term": "check arm", "docs": 16, "ratio": 149.5}, {"term": "window", "docs": 25, "ratio": 11.9}, {"term": "popping", "docs": 18, "ratio": 23.2}, {"term": "open", "docs": 26, "ratio": 7.5}], "engine": [{"term": "fire", "docs": 12, "ratio": 8.5}, {"term": "engine", "docs": 21, "ratio": 1.9}, {"term": "valve", "docs": 6, "ratio": 6.7}, {"term": "recall", "docs": 18, "ratio": 1.8}, {"term": "hood", "docs": 5, "ratio": 7.4}, {"term": "smoke", "docs": 5, "ratio": 6.9}], "brakes": [{"term": "brakes", "docs": 27, "ratio": 9.5}, {"term": "reversing", "docs": 13, "ratio": 43.7}, {"term": "sound", "docs": 19, "ratio": 9.2}, {"term": "brake pads", "docs": 8, "ratio": 71.1}, {"term": "depressing brake", "docs": 8, "ratio": 56.8}, {"term": "brake pedal", "docs": 12, "ratio": 11.3}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2022-05-09", "last_filed": "2026-08-26", "median_filing_delay_days": 17, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 372, "crashes": 11, "fires": 6, "injuries": 11, "deaths": 0, "severe": 17, "severe_share": 4.6, "injuries_per_100": 3.0, "per_year": 79.6, "age_years": 4.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 105, "share": 28.2, "ratio": 1.27}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 58, "share": 15.6, "ratio": 3.62}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 43, "share": 11.6, "ratio": 0.74}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 39, "share": 10.5, "ratio": 1.73}, {"group": "structure", "count": 33, "share": 8.9, "ratio": 0.97}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 31, "share": 8.3, "ratio": 0.71}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 25, "share": 6.7, "ratio": 0.75}, {"group": "other", "count": 10, "share": 2.7, "ratio": 1.49}, {"group": "steering", "count": 7, "share": 1.9, "ratio": 0.29}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 7, "share": 1.9, "ratio": 0.76}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 6, "share": 1.6, "ratio": 0.42}, {"group": "adas", "count": 5, "share": 1.3, "ratio": 0.23}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 3, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.51}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2022, "count": 21}, {"year": 2023, "count": 91}, {"year": 2024, "count": 91}, {"year": 2025, "count": 95}, {"year": 2026, "count": 74}], "early": 112, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 49, "share": 13.2}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 96, "share": 25.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 77, "share": 20.7}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 150, "share": 40.3}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 29, "recent_12m": 106, "prior_12m": 87, "recent_trend": "steady", "recalls": 21, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V117000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.", "consequence": "Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "26V123000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "26V091000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2026-02-17", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 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 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V829000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-12-01", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "summary": "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.", "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. 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 NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V789000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-11-14", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed December 8, 2025. 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 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V685000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-10-10", "component": "EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER", "summary": "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 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.", "consequence": "An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V467000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-07-11", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge.  As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S76.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V442000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-06-27", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "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, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.", "consequence": "A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V345000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V165000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-03-14", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "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.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V133000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2025-02-28", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)", "summary": "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.  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V954000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-12-20", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed.  Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V852000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS", "summary": "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.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.  Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V330000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-05-10", "component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V187000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2024-03-08", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S16.  This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V380000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2023-05-26", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles.  For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software.  If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S27.  This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484.  Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V859000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-11-18", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023.   Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S73.  This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191.  Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V484000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-07-07", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V191000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-03-25", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.", "consequence": "An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V149000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2022-03-11", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain.  The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.", "consequence": "A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "21V922000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "received": "2021-11-23", "component": "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles.  The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, \"Light Vehicle Brake Systems.\"", "consequence": "During certain situations, the driver may have 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 August 17, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["brakes", "electrical", "engine", "fuel", "hvac", "structure", "transmission"], "recall_covered_share": 89.8, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2022, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:18:21+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 1.89, "idx_vs_make": 1.46, "idx_vs_year": 2.04, "idx_vs_segment": 1.28, "early_idx": 1.52, "band": "more", "rank_in_year": 79, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 9.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.23, "complaints": 46, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "per_year": 10.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.24, "complaints": 48, "self": false}, {"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 13.5, "idx_vs_all": 0.32, "complaints": 63, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 20.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.49, "complaints": 97, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 35.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.84, "complaints": 165, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 36.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.86, "complaints": 169, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 47.1, "idx_vs_all": 1.12, "complaints": 220, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 55.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.33, "complaints": 261, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 57.1, "idx_vs_all": 1.36, "complaints": 267, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 70.0, "idx_vs_all": 1.66, "complaints": 327, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 79.6, "idx_vs_all": 1.89, "complaints": 372, "self": true}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 106.6, "idx_vs_all": 2.53, "complaints": 498, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2021, "per_year": 64.3, "complaints": 365}, "next_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 35.1, "complaints": 129}, "investigations": [{"action": "RQ24008", "subject": "Underhood fires caused by fuel leak", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS", "opened": "2024-04-11", "closed": "2025-10-30", "campaign": "25V467", "summary": "On April 11, 2024, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) opened this Recall Query (“RQ”) to investigate the adequacy of, including various safety concerns associated with, the remedy program in recalls 22V-859 (filed Nov. 18, 2022) and 24V-187 (filed Mar. 8, 2024). The vehicle population associated with these recalls includes certain MY 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles and MY 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The safety defect in each recall involves high-pressure fuel injectors that are susceptible to cracking, allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to migrate onto hot surfaces within the engine compartment potentially resulting in underhood vehicle fires. The remedy programs described in recalls 22V-859 and 24V-187 are identical and involve both a software component and a hardware component. Specifically, Ford developed an updated engine control software designed to detect a pressure drop in the high-pressure fuel rail, provide instrument cluster messaging to the driver, invoke a strategy to disable the high-pressure fuel pump, derate the engine output, and lower the temperatures of possible ignition sources within the engine compartment. Additionally, Ford would install a tube into the engine’s cylinder head drain hole to shunt spilled liquid fuel past the various hot surfaces within the engine compartment and ultimately discard the spilled liquid fuel onto the roadway. ODI identified various safety concerns with this remedy program, which, among other things, notably did not include repairing or replacing the defective part and potentially did include the introduction of new safety defects (like fuel spilling near the spark plugs and fuel spilling onto the public roadway). NHTSA opened this investigation to evaluate these concerns with the remedy program, including whether the vehicles were still susceptible to underhood fires even post-remedy. As described in more detail in the Additional Summary posted simultaneo", "years": [2022], "open": false}, {"action": "PE23013", "subject": "Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "opened": "2023-07-07", "closed": "2024-01-24", "campaign": "", "summary": "On July 7, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (MY) 2020-2021 Ford Escape vehicles. At the time of opening, ODI received 118 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging this failure. To date, ODI has received 593 VOQs alleging this failure, with a variety of reported failure conditions. The most common reported failure condition was reduced door functionality (e.g. door was more difficult to open or close) and the least common was inadvertent door opening. Other reported failure conditions include inability to latch and inability to open. Three VOQs reported injuries, one of which requiring medical attention. ODI conducted a consumer survey which yielded an additional 44 injuries (although the VOQs did not indicate any injury), none of which requiring medical attention. All these injuries were bumps/bruises from the door closing on occupants’ arms and legs while entering and exiting the vehicle. The function of the check arm system is to provide hold-open assist at specific angles and to assist with door closing energy. It does not provide vertical support of the door and is independent of the latching mechanism. This failure is progressive and detectable by vehicle occupants. Consumers commonly report hearing a popping or snapping noise when opening and closing the door. This noise is caused by some of the welds between the bracket and door structure failing and detaching. There may also be visible damage present to the welds in the door structure. Continued use of the door may result in all welds separating and the bracket fully detaching from the door structure, which could lead to increased resistance in closing and opening the door, restrained window operation, and the door freely rotating when open. ODI inspected 3 consumer vehicles in the field, and 2 test vehicles at Ford’s testing facility. The test vehicles were retrofitted with the faile", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}, {"action": "DP22005", "subject": "Pedestrian alert sounds", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM", "opened": "2023-01-27", "closed": "2023-08-07", "campaign": "22V063000", "summary": "NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.", "years": [2020, 2021, 2022], "open": false}], "keywords": {"engine": [{"term": "engine recall", "docs": 39, "ratio": 95.1}, {"term": "notification engine", "docs": 39, "ratio": 92.3}, {"term": "tool confirms", "docs": 38, "ratio": 22.7}, {"term": "confirms available", "docs": 37, "ratio": 22.2}, {"term": "received notification", "docs": 41, "ratio": 9.1}, {"term": "exceeded", "docs": 40, "ratio": 9.3}], "fuel": [{"term": "system gasoline", "docs": 47, "ratio": 55.5}, {"term": "fuel system", "docs": 47, "ratio": 45.5}, {"term": "notification fuel", "docs": 41, "ratio": 61.8}, {"term": "gasoline recall", "docs": 35, "ratio": 64.2}, {"term": "received notification", "docs": 41, "ratio": 16.4}, {"term": "amount recall", "docs": 36, "ratio": 15.8}], "electrical": [{"term": "notification electrical", "docs": 13, "ratio": 63.6}, {"term": "system recall", "docs": 12, "ratio": 52.2}, {"term": "electrical system", "docs": 15, "ratio": 19.5}, {"term": "received", "docs": 20, "ratio": 6.3}, {"term": "amount recall", "docs": 16, "ratio": 9.5}, {"term": "exceeded reasonable", "docs": 16, "ratio": 9.3}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2023-06-02", "last_filed": "2026-08-31", "median_filing_delay_days": 15, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 129, "crashes": 4, "fires": 3, "injuries": 3, "deaths": 0, "severe": 7, "severe_share": 5.4, "injuries_per_100": 2.3, "per_year": 35.1, "age_years": 3.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 47, "share": 36.4, "ratio": 2.31}, {"group": "engine", "count": 35, "share": 27.1, "ratio": 1.22}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 16, "share": 12.4, "ratio": 1.07}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 10, "share": 7.8, "ratio": 0.87}, {"group": "adas", "count": 9, "share": 7.0, "ratio": 1.22}, {"group": "structure", "count": 5, "share": 3.9, "ratio": 0.43}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 3, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 0.38}, {"group": "other", "count": 2, "share": 1.6, "ratio": 0.88}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.19}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 1, "share": 0.8, "ratio": 0.51}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2023, "count": 14}, {"year": 2024, "count": 39}, {"year": 2025, "count": 33}, {"year": 2026, "count": 43}], "early": 53, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 27, "share": 20.9}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 37, "share": 28.7}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 34, "share": 26.4}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 31, "share": 24.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 24, "recent_12m": 49, "prior_12m": 37, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 13, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V091000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2026-02-17", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 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 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V789000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-11-14", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed December 8, 2025. 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 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V372000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-06-03", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.", "consequence": "An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V343000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM", "summary": "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 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.", "consequence": "An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V345000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V315000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2025-05-09", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "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, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.", "consequence": "A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V954000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-12-20", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed.  Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V852000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS", "summary": "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.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.  Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V634000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-08-23", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles.  The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V440000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2024-06-14", "component": "FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.  The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.", "consequence": "Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop.  Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function.  These conditions increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V506000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2023-07-21", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "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.  The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, \"Control and Displays.\"", "consequence": "An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "23V380000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2023-05-26", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "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.  In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.", "consequence": "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.", "remedy": "Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.  Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles.  For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software.  If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S27.  This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484.  Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "22V859000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "received": "2022-11-18", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.  A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023.   Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S73.  This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191.  Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["adas", "electrical", "engine", "fuel", "hvac"], "recall_covered_share": 79.1, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2023, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:18:28+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.83, "idx_vs_make": 0.64, "idx_vs_year": 0.83, "idx_vs_segment": 0.56, "early_idx": 0.64, "band": "typical", "rank_in_year": 58, "n_in_year": 92, "peers_year": [{"make": "Jeep", "model": "Cherokee", "per_year": 0.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.02, "complaints": 3, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 12.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.29, "complaints": 45, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 16.3, "idx_vs_all": 0.39, "complaints": 60, "self": false}, {"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 16.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.39, "complaints": 61, "self": false}, {"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 19.9, "idx_vs_all": 0.47, "complaints": 73, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 25.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.61, "complaints": 94, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 35.1, "idx_vs_all": 0.83, "complaints": 129, "self": true}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 47.4, "idx_vs_all": 1.13, "complaints": 174, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 60.1, "idx_vs_all": 1.43, "complaints": 221, "self": false}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 80.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.92, "complaints": 297, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 170.4, "idx_vs_all": 4.05, "complaints": 626, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 190.0, "idx_vs_all": 4.52, "complaints": 698, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2022, "per_year": 79.6, "complaints": 372}, "next_year": {"year": 2024, "per_year": 32.2, "complaints": 86}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "notification electrical", "docs": 9, "ratio": 40.3}, {"term": "battery", "docs": 17, "ratio": 5.8}, {"term": "electrical system", "docs": 11, "ratio": 13.1}, {"term": "system recall", "docs": 8, "ratio": 31.8}, {"term": "charged", "docs": 6, "ratio": 15.1}, {"term": "screen", "docs": 10, "ratio": 5.1}], "engine": [{"term": "engine", "docs": 23, "ratio": 3.1}, {"term": "mode", "docs": 10, "ratio": 9.3}, {"term": "limp", "docs": 7, "ratio": 19.8}, {"term": "coolant temperature", "docs": 4, "ratio": 95.1}, {"term": "brand", "docs": 6, "ratio": 7.2}, {"term": "pulling", "docs": 5, "ratio": 8.4}], "transmission": [{"term": "powertrain malfunction", "docs": 3, "ratio": 186.1}, {"term": "transmission", "docs": 8, "ratio": 6.2}, {"term": "diagnosed", "docs": 7, "ratio": 4.0}, {"term": "illuminated", "docs": 6, "ratio": 4.5}, {"term": "light", "docs": 8, "ratio": 2.8}, {"term": "metal", "docs": 3, "ratio": 15.4}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2024-05-19", "last_filed": "2026-08-24", "median_filing_delay_days": 23, "limited_data": false, "complaints": 86, "crashes": 5, "fires": 0, "injuries": 6, "deaths": 1, "severe": 5, "severe_share": 5.8, "injuries_per_100": 7.0, "per_year": 32.2, "age_years": 2.7, "by_group": [{"group": "electrical", "count": 35, "share": 40.7, "ratio": 2.58}, {"group": "engine", "count": 15, "share": 17.4, "ratio": 0.78}, {"group": "adas", "count": 10, "share": 11.6, "ratio": 2.02}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 8, "share": 9.3, "ratio": 1.04}, {"group": "airbags", "count": 5, "share": 5.8, "ratio": 1.52}, {"group": "structure", "count": 3, "share": 3.5, "ratio": 0.38}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 2, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 0.2}, {"group": "brakes", "count": 2, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 0.38}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 2, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 0.53}, {"group": "other", "count": 2, "share": 2.3, "ratio": 1.27}, {"group": "wheels", "count": 1, "share": 1.2, "ratio": 0.48}, {"group": "exterior", "count": 1, "share": 1.2, "ratio": 0.77}], "top_group": "electrical", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2024, "count": 6}, {"year": 2025, "count": 60}, {"year": 2026, "count": 20}], "early": 66, "early_closed": true, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 16, "share": 18.6}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 54, "share": 62.8}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 16, "share": 18.6}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 19, "recent_12m": 48, "prior_12m": 35, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 10, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V091000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2026-02-17", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 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 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V789000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-11-14", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed December 8, 2025. 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 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V372000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-06-03", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.", "consequence": "An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V343000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM", "summary": "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 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.", "consequence": "An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V315000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2025-05-09", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE", "summary": "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, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.", "consequence": "A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V954000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-12-20", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed.  Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V852000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS", "summary": "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.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.", "remedy": "Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.  Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V850000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles.  The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V634000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-08-23", "component": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles.  The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.", "consequence": "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V440000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "received": "2024-06-14", "component": "FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.  The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.", "consequence": "Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop.  Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function.  These conditions increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}], "recall_groups": ["adas", "electrical", "engine", "fuel", "hvac"], "recall_covered_share": 81.4, "park_warnings": 0, "ota_recalls": 0, "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2024, "fetched_at": "2026-09-04T11:18:36+00:00", "segment": "compact-suv", "idx_vs_all": 0.77, "idx_vs_make": 0.59, "idx_vs_year": 0.84, "idx_vs_segment": 0.52, "early_idx": 0.94, "band": "fewer", "rank_in_year": 60, "n_in_year": 89, "peers_year": [{"make": "Subaru", "model": "Forester", "per_year": 10.8, "idx_vs_all": 0.26, "complaints": 29, "self": false}, {"make": "Mazda", "model": "CX-5", "per_year": 15.7, "idx_vs_all": 0.37, "complaints": 42, "self": false}, {"make": "Jeep", "model": "Compass", "per_year": 19.4, "idx_vs_all": 0.46, "complaints": 52, "self": false}, {"make": "Volkswagen", "model": "Tiguan", "per_year": 23.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.55, "complaints": 62, "self": false}, {"make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "per_year": 32.2, "idx_vs_all": 0.77, "complaints": 86, "self": true}, {"make": "Kia", "model": "Sportage", "per_year": 36.6, "idx_vs_all": 0.87, "complaints": 98, "self": false}, {"make": "Hyundai", "model": "Tucson", "per_year": 52.7, "idx_vs_all": 1.25, "complaints": 141, "self": false}, {"make": "Chevrolet", "model": "Equinox", "per_year": 67.7, "idx_vs_all": 1.61, "complaints": 181, "self": false}, {"make": "Nissan", "model": "Rogue", "per_year": 71.0, "idx_vs_all": 1.69, "complaints": 190, "self": false}, {"make": "Toyota", "model": "RAV4", "per_year": 74.8, "idx_vs_all": 1.78, "complaints": 200, "self": false}, {"make": "Honda", "model": "CR-V", "per_year": 175.0, "idx_vs_all": 4.16, "complaints": 468, "self": false}], "prev_year": {"year": 2023, "per_year": 35.1, "complaints": 129}, "next_year": {"year": 2025, "per_year": 16.1, "complaints": 27}, "investigations": [], "keywords": {"electrical": [{"term": "cross-traffic", "docs": 11, "ratio": 636.9}, {"term": "engineering hotline", "docs": 7, "ratio": 3597.1}, {"term": "ipma", "docs": 8, "ratio": 1174.5}, {"term": "aid", "docs": 9, "ratio": 284.6}, {"term": "adas failures", "docs": 6, "ratio": 2242.3}, {"term": "pre-collision assist", "docs": 8, "ratio": 195.8}], "engine": [{"term": "engine warning", "docs": 4, "ratio": 13.5}, {"term": "check", "docs": 6, "ratio": 4.8}, {"term": "misfire", "docs": 3, "ratio": 21.1}, {"term": "cabin", "docs": 3, "ratio": 21.0}, {"term": "soon", "docs": 3, "ratio": 13.1}, {"term": "intersection", "docs": 3, "ratio": 11.5}], "adas": [{"term": "front camera", "docs": 6, "ratio": 200.8}, {"term": "pre-collision assist", "docs": 4, "ratio": 342.6}, {"term": "camera fault", "docs": 3, "ratio": 616.6}, {"term": "assist available", "docs": 3, "ratio": 194.4}, {"term": "warnings", "docs": 4, "ratio": 14.7}, {"term": "safety features", "docs": 3, "ratio": 34.1}]}, "changed": "2026-09-04"}, {"first_filed": "2025-06-27", "last_filed": "2026-09-02", "median_filing_delay_days": 8, "limited_data": true, "complaints": 27, "crashes": 0, "fires": 0, "injuries": 0, "deaths": 0, "severe": 0, "severe_share": 0.0, "injuries_per_100": 0.0, "per_year": 16.1, "age_years": 1.7, "by_group": [{"group": "engine", "count": 9, "share": 33.3, "ratio": 1.5}, {"group": "electrical", "count": 8, "share": 29.6, "ratio": 1.88}, {"group": "hvac", "count": 4, "share": 14.8, "ratio": 1.65}, {"group": "adas", "count": 2, "share": 7.4, "ratio": 1.29}, {"group": "transmission", "count": 1, "share": 3.7, "ratio": 0.32}, {"group": "fuel", "count": 1, "share": 3.7, "ratio": 0.86}, {"group": "structure", "count": 1, "share": 3.7, "ratio": 0.4}, {"group": "other", "count": 1, "share": 3.7, "ratio": 2.05}], "top_group": "engine", "by_filed_year": [{"year": 2025, "count": 7}, {"year": 2026, "count": 20}], "early": 27, "early_closed": false, "age_buckets": [{"key": "age_0_1", "count": 10, "share": 37.0}, {"key": "age_1_2", "count": 17, "share": 63.0}, {"key": "age_2_3", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_3_5", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}, {"key": "age_5p", "count": 0, "share": 0.0}], "median_age_months": 14, "recent_12m": 23, "prior_12m": 4, "recent_trend": "rising", "recalls": 10, "recall_list": [{"campaign": "26V122000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2026-03-03", "component": "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.", "consequence": "An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "26V091000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2026-02-17", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.", "consequence": "Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 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 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V862000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-12-12", "component": "SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.", "consequence": "An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V829000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-12-01", "component": "STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS", "summary": "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.", "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. 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 NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V787000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-11-14", "component": "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.", "consequence": "Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V372000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-06-03", "component": "ENGINE", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.", "consequence": "An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V343000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-05-23", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM", "summary": "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 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.", "consequence": "An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V161000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-03-14", "component": "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles.  The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"", "consequence": "An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "25V049000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2025-01-31", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, \"Control and Displays\" and 102, \"Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect\" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.", "consequence": "An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.", "park_it": 0, "park_outside": 0, "ota": 0}, {"campaign": "24V850000", "make": "Ford", "model": "Escape", "year": 2025, "received": "2024-11-08", "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL", "summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles.  The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"", "consequence": "During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.", "remedy": "Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  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