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2021 Ford Escape recalls

The 2021 Ford Escape has 19 safety recalls. Here is what each one means, the risk, and the free fix.

Check your exact car: VIN recall check

2020–2024 Ford Explorer & 2020–2024 Lincoln Aviator + 2 more

Backup camera recall Β· 26V123
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
πŸ“… Mar 4, 2026Β· 889,950 vehicles

2020–2022 Ford Escape & 2020–2022 Ford Explorer + 2 more

Windows, wipers & mirrors recall Β· 26V117
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
πŸ“… Mar 3, 2026Β· 604,533 vehicles

2020–2025 Ford Escape

Body & structure recall Β· 25V829
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles.
πŸ“… Dec 2, 2025Β· 108,762 vehicles

2016–2023 Ford Explorer & 2019–2024 Ford Ranger + 7 more

Equipment recall Β· 25V685
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,…
πŸ“… Oct 14, 2025Β· 59,006 vehicles

2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport & 2020–2022 Ford Escape

Fuel system recall Β· 25V467
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
πŸ“… Jul 14, 2025Β· 694,271 vehicles

2020–2024 Ford Explorer & 2019–2023 Ford Mustang + 19 more

Backup camera recall Β· 25V442
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…
πŸ“… Jun 30, 2025Β· 200,237 vehicles

2020–2023 Ford Escape & 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair + 1 more

Engine recall Β· 25V345
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…
πŸ“… May 27, 2025Β· 1,809 vehicles

2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & 2020–2022 Ford Escape

Fuel system recall Β· 25V165
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.
πŸ“… Mar 14, 2025Β· 33,576 vehicles

2020–2024 Ford Escape & 2021–2024 Lincoln Corsair

Electrical system recall Β· 24V954
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
πŸ“… Dec 20, 2024Β· 20,484 vehicles

2018–2024 Ford Expedition & 2018–2024 Ford F-150 + 5 more

Equipment recall Β· 24V852
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.
πŸ“… Nov 12, 2024Β· 27,678 vehicles

2020–2022 Ford Escape & 2022–2024 Ford Maverick + 1 more

Powertrain & transmission recall Β· 24V330
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
πŸ“… May 13, 2024Β· 9,312 vehicles

2020–2023 Ford Escape & 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair + 1 more

Engine recall Β· 23V380
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.
πŸ“… May 30, 2023Β· 125,322 vehicles

2020–2023 Ford Escape & 2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system recall Β· 22V859
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
πŸ“… Nov 21, 2022Β· 521,746 vehicles

2020–2022 Ford Escape & 2021–2022 Lincoln Corsair + 1 more

Body & structure recall Β· 22V484
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.
πŸ“… Jul 7, 2022Β· 100,689 vehicles

2020–2022 Ford Escape & 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Engine recall Β· 22V191
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
πŸ“… Mar 28, 2022Β· 345,451 vehicles

2021–2022 Ford Escape & 2022 Lincoln Corsair

Electrical system recall Β· 22V149
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain.
πŸ“… Mar 14, 2022Β· 3 vehicles

2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & 2021–2022 Ford Escape

Brakes recall Β· 21V922
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles.
πŸ“… Nov 24, 2021Β· 114,666 vehicles

2021 Ford Escape

Electrical system recall Β· 21V869
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain.
πŸ“… Nov 10, 2021Β· 1 vehicles

2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & 2021 Ford Escape + 1 more

Fuel system recall Β· 21V625
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles.
πŸ“… Aug 11, 2021Β· 13,773 vehicles

Other Ford Escape years

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FAQ

Does the 2021 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes. The 2021 Ford Escape has 19 open or past safety recalls in NHTSA data: 26V123 (backup camera); 26V117 (windows, wipers & mirrors); 25V829 (body & structure); 25V685 (equipment); 25V467 (fuel system); 25V442 (backup camera); 25V345 (engine); 25V165 (fuel system). A recall only applies to your car if its VIN is included.

Are 2021 Ford Escape recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

How do I check my 2021 Ford Escape for recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb) on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer.