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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escape (2017): 2017
Has your Ford been repaired?
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