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NHTSA Recall 25V829000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108,762 vehicles. It affects 2020–2025 Ford Escape.

108,762
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (June 3)
NHTSA campaign25V829000
Manufacturer campaign25SD6
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report receivedDecember 1, 2025
Owner notificationJune 3, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V829000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Escape2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.