Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
Mar 5, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require th
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
Mar 3, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the motor could fail and cause the windshield wipers not to work.
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Mar 3, 2026
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheel
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick, Ford Mustang
Ford Escape — High Voltage
High risk
Feb 18, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Feb 18, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S54 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-283) may not have been done correctly. As a resul
Also affects: Ford Maverick, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Electrical
High risk
Jan 9, 2026
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall only affects c
Also affects: Ford Focus, Lincoln Mkc
Ford Escape — Electrical
High risk
Jan 9, 2026
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Explorer, Ford Focus, Ford Maverick
Ford Escape — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 12, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the left and right rear seat belt retractors may not have been secured properly. As a result, the seat belts may not work properly in a crash. Safety Ri
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Structure
High risk
Dec 1, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the hinge covers for the liftgate may not have been properly attached. As a result, the cover(s) could loosen and detach from the vehicle. Safety Risk:
Ford Escape — High Voltage
High risk
Nov 14, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Oct 11, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021
Certain vehicles may not meet the minimum stopping requirements of Canadian regulations. In particular, the vehicle may have an extended stopping distance if there is a loss of pow
Also affects: Ford Bronco
Ford Escape — Electrical
High risk
Oct 10, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Explorer, Ford Fusion, Ford Maverick
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Jul 14, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L E
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
Jun 27, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearvie
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Ecosport, Ford Edge, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Jun 3, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the cylinder head may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the cylinder head plug(s) could fail. If this happens, engine oil could leak and cause
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
May 23, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could overheat when the block heater is plugged in.
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Maverick, Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Nautilus
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
May 23, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S27 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-309) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a secon
Also affects: Ford Maverick, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
May 9, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearv
Also affects: Ford Edge, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford Bronco, Ford F-150
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Mar 14, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recalls 22S73 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-658) or 24S16 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-160) may n
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
Mar 14, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be inverted on the display. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display proper
Ford Escape — High Voltage
High risk
Dec 20, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage ba
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Airbag
High risk
Nov 8, 2024
Model years: 2024
On a small number of vehicles, the instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Additiona
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 23, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On one vehicle, the O-rings for the fuel injectors may not have been installed during production. As a result, fuel could leak. UPDATE - After Ford notified Transport Canada
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Jun 14, 2024
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the cruise control radar module may not have been aligned correctly during production. As a result, the adaptive cruise control may falsely detect an obstacle
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
May 10, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain hybrid vehicles, a software update completed by a Ford dealer could cause the transmission to shift into neutral (N) unexpectedly. If this happens, there could be
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair, Ford Maverick
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 11, 2024
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment.
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 24, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster could remain blank. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display.
Also affects: Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford F-550 Super Duty
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
May 29, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fir
Also affects: Ford Maverick, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 19, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-376. Issue: On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartmen
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Jul 7, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain hybrid models, an engine failure can cause a significant buildup of engine oil and/or fuel vapour under the hood. In some cases, this could cause a fire.
Also affects: Ford Maverick, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 13, 2022
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Ford Transit Connect
Ford Escape — High Voltage
High risk
May 16, 2022
Model years: 2020
On a small number of Escape Hybrid models, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery that can cause a loss of power. If this happens, a "Stop Safely Now" message and
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 14, 2022
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Mar 29, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L Ecoboost engine, the engine oil separator could leak. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot engine parts.
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Feb 25, 2022
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain Escape Hybrid (HEV) models, the engine crankshaft may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the connecting rod bearings may wear and cause a knocking
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Nov 26, 2021
Model years: 2021
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-553. Issue: Certain vehicles may not meet the minimum stopping requirements of Canadian regulations. In particular, the
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 12, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could leak inside the fuel tank. If this happens, low fuel pressure could cause the engine not to start, or it could stall whil
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Tires
High risk
Mar 11, 2021
Model years: 2019
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden l
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
Jan 18, 2021
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the rear drive unit was not properly filled with oil. As a result, the rear axle could seize. If this happens, the rear wheels could lock up and cause a loss o
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Edge, Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape — Electrical
High risk
Oct 15, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the radio frequency receiver in the body control module (BCM). As a result, the signal from the rear tire pressure monitor s
Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
Sep 24, 2020
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all.
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty
Ford Escape — Other
High risk
Aug 21, 2019
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the
Also affects: Buick Rainier, Buick Terraza, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Equinox
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 17, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may degrade over time and could detach. This could allow the transmission to be in a gear state d
Also affects: Ford Fusion
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Feb 12, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, incorrect front brake hoses may have been installed and could cause the hoses to contact adjacent components while the vehicle is being driven. This could resu
Ford Escape — Airbag
High risk
Dec 19, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the inflator diffuser installed in certain side curtain air bag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. If the vehicle were involved in a crash that
Ford Escape — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 25, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, improperly tempered bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors due to a manufacturing issue. An improp
Also affects: Ford E350, Ford F-150, Lincoln Mkc
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Mar 29, 2017
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines, low coolant level could lead to localized overheating of the cylinder head, which could cause a fire. This could increase the r
Also affects: Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, Ford Transit Connect
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 25, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the thickness of the port wall of the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may be below specification and could result in the supply port cracking. If a crack were to de
Ford Escape — Structure
High risk
Sep 6, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the pawl spring tab in the side door latch could break. This condition typically will prevent the door from latching. In certain situations where the door is a
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln Mkc
Ford Escape — Structure
High risk
Aug 23, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles equipped with power-operated windows may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 118 - Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Syst
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 29, 2015
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
A safety defect may exist in vehicles in which remanufactured automatic transmissions were installed as service replacement parts. The shift lever bolt may not have been torqued to
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Jul 2, 2015
Model years: 2015
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. It may be possible for the engine to continue t
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Focus
Ford Escape — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 23, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 - Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. The instrument cluster may
Also affects: Ford Transit Connect
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 28, 2015
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could resu
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford Transit Connect
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 9, 2015
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could resu
Also affects: Lincoln Mkc
Ford Escape — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 30, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, sealant applied to the restraints control module could fail, allowing moisture to enter the module circuit board. This could cause corrosion to form, which wil
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion, Lincoln Mkz
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Sep 4, 2014
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain hybrid vehicles, the motor electronics coolant pump may wear out and fail, resulting in a loss of coolant flow and high temperature condition within the motor electronic
Ford Escape — Electrical
High risk
Aug 12, 2014
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, defective engine wiring harness splices could affect engine function, causing reduced engine power and/or hesitation, and also cause the engine to stall. Stall
Also affects: Ford Focus
Ford Escape — Accessories
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the bond securing the front panel of the panoramic glass roof to the vehicle may be deficient. Reduced adhesion could allow water entry, excessive noise and co
Ford Escape — Steering
High risk
May 28, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpe
Ford Escape — Airbag
High risk
May 7, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, due to a defect in the restraint control module programming, deployment of the side curtain airbags may be delayed in certain rollover circumstances, which cou
Also affects: Ford C-Max
Ford Escape — Structure
High risk
May 7, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, misalignment of the exterior door handle and door panel may cause the door handle to bind. If this occurs, the door may open while driving or may be difficult
Ford Escape — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 2, 2014
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 – Anchorage of Seats. The front driver and passenger seatback recliner mechani
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion, Lincoln Mkz
Ford Escape — Suspension
High risk
Apr 2, 2014
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Sc
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 27, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L engines, localized overheating of the engine cylinder head could lead to cracks, causing oil leaks. Engine oil that comes into contact with a
Ford Escape — Structure
High risk
Mar 6, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the left rear door child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal turning force to activate the child lock, and the operator may incorrectly believe t
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Focus
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Nov 30, 2012
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L engines may experience a fire originating in the engine compartment, while the engine is running, caused by the engine overheating that results
Also affects: Ford Fusion
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Sep 4, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L engine, the cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged, resulting in a significant loss of coolant which could cause the eng
Ford Escape — Other
High risk
Jul 25, 2012
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine and speed control, inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck th
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 18, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI (turbocharged) engine, an incorrectly manufactured engine compartment fuel line may develop a leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of a
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Jul 4, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the carpet padding in the driver’s foot area may have been installed incorrectly during vehicles assembly. This would cause the carpet and center console trim
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Jan 5, 2012
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain vehicles may have been originally equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the
Ford Escape — Other
High risk
May 27, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the automatic transmission's park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed. If the pin not installed properly, the park rod guide may becom
Also affects: Ford Fusion
Ford Escape — Brakes
High risk
Apr 3, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the electrical wiring connector to the ABS module may have been manufactured incorrectly. Over time, contaminants can enter the ABS electrical connector interf
Ford Escape — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 19, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain Escape Hybrid vehicles, the intermediate shaft used in the front wheel driveline may not have received adequate heat treat process during manufacturing. As a result, the
Ford Escape — Other
High risk
Nov 10, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting,
Also affects: Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer
Ford Escape — Other
High risk
Dec 20, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the Technical Standard
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Dec 8, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable's inner liner may, over time, migrate out of the conduit at the dash panel fitting during vehicle operation
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Apr 7, 2004
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine, during deceleration at vehicle speeds below 64 km/h, the engine may stall due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture. Correctio
Ford Escape — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 10, 2003
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, a post molded into the inside surface of the front safety belt buckle cover may fracture. The fractured buckle cover post may affect the buckle function and ma
Ford Escape — Visual System
High risk
Jan 15, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper linkage may disengage due to a cracked or fractured ball socket, which could potentially result in sudden and complete loss of windshield
Ford Escape — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 25, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter may have been damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle
Ford Escape — Suspension
High risk
Oct 25, 2000
Model years: 2001
Certain vehicles may have been built with 4X4 rear hubs instead of instead of 4X2 hubs. If the incorrect hubs are are installed on a 4X2 vehicle, the rear wheels may loosen, or in
Ford Escape — Steering
High risk
Oct 16, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column may be upside down in the steering wheel assembly. This could overstress the steering
Ford Escape — Engine
High risk
Oct 16, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may have a cracked speed control cable servo cap or may be missing a servo cap locating tab. The potential exists for the locating tab
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