United StatesCertain 2020–2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles are affected; these Ford Escape models may have liftgate hinge covers that were not properly secured and could detach. A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash; dealers will inspect and reinstall or replace missing liftgate hinge covers free of charge, and owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026 (Ford recall 25SD6; NHTSA 25V829000; Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332).
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V829000; Manufacturer campaign 25SD6
The hazard
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.
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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