Ford Escape Recalls
5 recalls affecting the Ford Escape (2001–2022).
5
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
5
Total recalls
What this means for Ford Escape owners
5 of 5 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 21 June 2024. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All Recalls
2022 Ford Escape Escape PHEV
Due to a software issue, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) may inadvertently shift to neutral while driving, come to a stop and automatically shifting to “Park”. If this occurs and the driver shifts back into drive, the vehicle will enter a limp home mode which provides limited torque at low speeds.
Light Vehicle
21 June 2024
2021 Ford ESCAPE
Due to a manufacturing defect, over time and under certain conditions friction and excessive movement in the steering gear could result in a loss of steering control.
Light Vehicle
15 May 2024
2021 Ford ESCAPE
Due to a manufacturing defect, vehicles fitted with a panoramic roof may have poor adhesion of the fixed glass panel and front roof panel to the roof frame. As a result, the panoramic roof panel and or front panel may detach from the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
2 Mar 2023
2019–2022 Ford Escape
The front engine shield and the Active Grille Shutter (AGS) system located under the front of the vehicle requires modifications. In the event of an engine failure and oil/fuel rupture, oil/fuel might be trapped in the engine compartment. An oil/fuel accumulation in the presence of an ignition source may cause a vehicle fire.
Light Vehicle
1 Aug 2022
2001–2006 Ford ESCAPE
There may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the cruise control cable, which could allow the engine to be stuck at full power when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed.
Light Vehicle
2 Nov 2012
Ford Escape recall questions
How do I check if my Ford Escape has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Ford Escape is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Ford Escape - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.