Ford Escape recalls by year & common problems

On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION".

On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.

The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.

A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.

In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.

In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.

The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.

The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.

This is an update to a recently announced recall.

The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.

These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.

DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.

The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.

Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014.

The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.

Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.

Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.

In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.

Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off.

Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash.

The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.

Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.

The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.

The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.

The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.