Ford recalls 2017 Escape vehicles over power windows that may press too hard on an object before reversing
The power-operated windows may use too much force when they meet an object before they reverse, so a closing window can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, which raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the power window operating system software free of charge. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and can refer to Ford's recall number 26C29.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Escape 2017
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 18,124 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 22, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V374000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26C29
- Model years: 2017
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Defect
- 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
- A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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