Ford recalls 2020–2022 and 2025 Escape vehicles over liftgate hinge covers that can detach
The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and can detach from the vehicle, which can distract a driver or become a road hazard and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers, free of charge. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention Ford's recall number 25SD6.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Escape 2020–2025
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 108,762 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V829000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25SD6
- Model years: 2020–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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