Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments

NHTSA campaign 25V829000 · announced December 1, 2025 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 108,762 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Ford Escape
• 2021 Ford Escape
• 2022 Ford Escape
• 2025 Ford Escape

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.