CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 vehicles may have rear brake pads that were manufactured incorrectly. If the brake booster malfunctions, these pads can reduce braking performance. The driver may need to press the brake pedal harder, and the distance needed to stop may be longer, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Ford dealers will replace the front brake pads at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. You can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 21C31. This recall expands an earlier recall, 21V922.
To see whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov or with your dealer. If your vehicle is affected, schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2020 |
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