CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles may have rear brake linings that were manufactured incorrectly. The affected parts can reduce braking performance, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 for light vehicle brake systems.
In some situations, you may need to press the brake pedal harder than normal, and the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be longer. This increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the front brake pads at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 21C31), and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco Sport | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 20212022 |