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2017 Ford Escape recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Escape. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ESCAPE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Escape, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V374000	June 9, 2026	Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
26V011000	January 15, 2026	Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
22V413000	June 10, 2022	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
16V617000	August 24, 2016	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Visibility (2) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V374000Manufacturer no. 26C29

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026
Owner notification: July 22, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,124 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Ford Escape: October 8, 2015 – January 15, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCAPE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V374000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V011000Manufacturer no. 26S01

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA: January 15, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 116,672 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCAPE

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V011000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V413000Manufacturer no. 22S43

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Report received by NHTSA: June 10, 2022
Owner notification: October 27, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,925,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCAPE

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V413000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V617000Manufacturer no. 16C12

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: August 24, 2016
Owner notification: September 6, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,985 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Ford Escape: October 5, 2015 – May 12, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: ESCAPE

Components: Electrical System › Software; Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V617000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 9, 2026.