TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKING POLE. AS A RESULT, THE POLE DETACHED, MOVED 11 MILLIMETERS AND FELL ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED. DURING THE INCIDENT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKING POLE. AS A RESULT, THE POLE DETACHED, MOVED 11 MILLIMETERS AND FELL ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED. DURING THE INCIDENT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
NHTSA ODI #11342515
56,000 miles · Feb 19, 2020
Air BagsCrashInjury
MY CAR WENT TO AN ACCIDENT LAST FEBRUARY 14,2017 AND MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS RUNNING ON A SPEED OF 40-45 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER CAR AND MY CAR SPIN 360 DEGREES THEN ANOTHER CAR HIT MY CAR AND MADE MY CAR STOP FROM SPINNING. DESPITE THE IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #11310170
81,000 miles · Jan 27, 2020
Air BagsCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE COLLISION OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A POP SOUND. THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS 50 MPH AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE COLLISION OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A POP SOUND. THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS 50 MPH AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. BOTH VEHICLE'S WERE TOWED AWAY. THE DAMAGE WAS SEVERE TO THE FRONT PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THINK'S THE ENGINE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WRECKAGE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD NOT YET DETERMINED IF IT WOULD BE DECLARED TOTALED. THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11302178
71,500 miles · Dec 2, 2019
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)
AIR BAG AND STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON. DEALERSHIP FOUND RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE REPORT BACK IN 2014 CAMPAIGN #14V597000. SEEMS ISSUE WAS NOT ADDRESSED CORRECTLY.
NHTSA ODI #11286437
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2019
Air BagsCrashFireInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE EXITING A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A STOP SIGN AND A POLE, AND LANDED IN A DITCH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED OUTWARDLY, WHICH CAUSED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE EXITING A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A STOP SIGN AND A POLE, AND LANDED IN A DITCH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED OUTWARDLY, WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR, BUT THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE TAKATA MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11194865
60,000 miles · Apr 8, 2019
Air BagsCrash
AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE FROM REAR END ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11194672
2,300 miles · Aug 28, 2018
Air BagsCrashInjury
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 45 MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR CUT IN FRONT OF ME AND WE CONNECTED. I PUSHED HER CAR OVER A STOP SIGN. MY FACE AND BODY HIT THE DRIVERS WINDOW CAUSING A NECK AND BACK INJURY AND 9000 DAMAGE TO MY CAR THAT HAD 2300 MILES ON IT LAST JAN. 17TH. WHY DID MY AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF TO PROTECT ME?
NHTSA ODI #11122938
25,000 miles · Jan 13, 2018
Air BagsCrashInjury
FRONT COLLISION CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FRONT SIDE NOTHING. ON FREEWAY GOING WEST 70 MILES PER HOUR WAS CUT OFF WHILE BRAKING RAN INTO BACK OF PARKED FULL SIZE SUV OUT OF GAS IN THE MEDIUM OFF THE FREEWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11062542
12,000 miles · Dec 5, 2017
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THREE VEHICLE CRASH NOVEMBER 20, 2017. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT AND WAS IMPACTED ON THE SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ROTATED/ROLLED INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING THIS INCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD OVER $28K WORTH DO DAMAGE INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT FRAME AND STR…
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THREE VEHICLE CRASH NOVEMBER 20, 2017. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT AND WAS IMPACTED ON THE SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ROTATED/ROLLED INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING THIS INCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD OVER $28K WORTH DO DAMAGE INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT FRAME AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE STUFFED EXTREME BRUISING, A CONCUSSION AND LOSS OF SKIN FROM IMPACTING INSIDE SIDES OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11052664
16,296 miles · Mar 31, 2017
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM AND CONTUSION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS AND A SCRAPED ELBOW, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM AND COLLAR BONE, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE SEAT BELT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,296.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
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Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
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Electrical System:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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