2020-2022, 2025 Ford Escape recall: Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 1, 2025.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
108,762 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2022, 2025 Ford Escape.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 85 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
47 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 14, 2025 2025 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Maverick recall: Loss of Vehicle Stability Control and Brake Power Assist
- Oct. 13, 2025 2015-2019 Ford Flex, 2015-2016, 2018-2019 Ford Taurus, 2015-2016 Ford C-Max and 7 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (agency record)
- Oct. 10, 2025 2020 Ford Escape recall: Reduced Brake Function/FMVSS 135 (agency record)
- Oct. 10, 2025 2016-2018, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2019-2024 Ford Ranger, 2021-2024 Ford Bronco and 6 more models recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire (agency record)
- July 11, 2025 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Ford Escape recall: Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Escape 2020-2022, 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V829000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 108,762 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25SD6 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record