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Vehicle recall 26V374000 · June 9, 2026

2017 Ford Escape

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

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V374000
Reported to NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
26C29
Owner notification
July 22, 2026
Vehicles potentially affected
18,124
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Recall 26V374000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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