2021 Ford Escape recalls
19 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Ford Escape. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 3, 2026Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2020–2022 Ford Explorer, 2020–2022 Lincoln Aviator and 1 other model — Visibility
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
26V117000 · 605K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 3, 2026Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2020–2024 Ford Explorer, 2020–2024 Lincoln Aviator and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
26V123000 · 890K units · Ford Motor Company
- Dec 1, 2025Crash risk2020–2025 Ford Escape — Structure
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.
25V829000 · 109K units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 10, 2025Fire risk2021–2024 Ford Bronco, 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2022 Ford Escape and 6 other models — Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
25V685000 · 59K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 11, 2025Fire risk2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2022 Ford Escape — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
25V467000 · 694K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 27, 2025Crash risk2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2021 Ford Ecosport, 2019–2020 Ford Edge and 18 other models — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
25V442000 · 200K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 23, 2025Fire risk2020–2023 Ford Escape, 2022–2023 Ford Maverick, 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair — Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
25V345000 · 2K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 14, 2025Fire risk2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2022 Ford Escape — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
25V165000 · 34K units · Ford Motor Company
- Dec 20, 2024Fire risk2020–2024 Ford Escape, 2021–2024 Lincoln Corsair — Electrical System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
24V954000 · 20K units · Ford Motor Company
- Nov 8, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Ford Escape, 2018–2024 Ford Expedition, 2020–2025 Ford Explorer and 4 other models — Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
24V852000 · 28K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 10, 2024Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2022–2024 Ford Maverick, 2021–2022 Lincoln Corsair — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
24V330000 · 9K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 26, 2023Fire risk2020–2023 Ford Escape, 2022–2023 Ford Maverick, 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair — Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
23V380000 · 125K units · Ford Motor Company
- Nov 18, 2022Fire risk2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2023 Ford Escape — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
22V859000 · 522K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 7, 2022Fire risk2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2022 Ford Maverick, 2021–2022 Lincoln Corsair — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
22V484000 · 101K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 25, 2022Fire risk2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2022 Ford Escape — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
22V191000 · 345K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 11, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Ford Escape, 2022 Lincoln Corsair — Hybrid Propulsion System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
22V149000 · 3 units · Ford Motor Company
- Nov 23, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2021–2022 Ford Escape — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
21V922000 · 115K units · Ford Motor Company
- Nov 10, 2021Crash risk2021 Ford Escape — Hybrid Propulsion System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
21V869000 · 1 unit · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 10, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2021 Ford Escape, 2021 Lincoln Corsair — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
21V625000 · 14K units · Ford Motor Company