United StatesCertain 2017 Ford Escape vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 16V617 are affected; VINs for involved vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. Their power-operated windows may exert excessive force before automatically reversing, failing FMVSS 118; dealers will update the power window operating system software free of charge and owners were mailed notification letters July 22, 2026 (Ford recall 26C29; NHTSA 26V374000; customer service 1-866-436-7332).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V374000; Manufacturer campaign 26C29
The hazard
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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