CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2022 and 2025 Ford Escape vehicles may have liftgate hinge covers that are not properly secured. Over time, a cover can come loose and detach from the vehicle.
A detached liftgate hinge cover can distract the driver or land on the road as a hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026.
Dealers will inspect the liftgate hinge covers and reinstall or replace any missing ones as needed, free of charge. You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 25SD6).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2020202120222025 |
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