2020–2025 Ford Escape: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 25V829000 · 109K units potentially affected · filed Dec 1, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V829000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25SD6
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Units affected
- 108,762
- Report received
- Dec 1, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jun 3, 2026
- 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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025