NHTSA recall, Jun 9, 2026

Ford Escape (2017)

The power-operated windows may exert excessive force before reversing, and a closing window can pinch a driver or passenger, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company 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, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall affects 18,124 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 6, 2026.
Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge.
You may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.