United StatesCertain 2020 Ford Escape vehicles are affected; owners can check whether their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included via NHTSA.gov (VINs became searchable on October 13, 2025). Ford recalled these vehicles because rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction and causes noncompliance with FMVSS 135; dealers will replace the front brake pads free of charge, owner letters were mailed November 5, 2025, and Ford can be reached at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 21C31).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V693000; Manufacturer campaign 21C31
The hazard
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V922.
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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