2025 Ford Escape: Back Over Prevention recall
NHTSA campaign 25V161000 · 4,721 units potentially affected · filed Mar 14, 2025
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V161000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25C08
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Units affected
- 4,721
- Report received
- Mar 14, 2025
- Owner letters
- Mar 28, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2025