Recall 25V693000: Ford Escape
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Summary
The problem. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk. Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V922.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V693000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21C31
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Report received
- October 10, 2025
- Owners notified
- November 5, 2025
- Built
- Nov 2, 2020 – Dec 22, 2020
- Units affected
- 13,451
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 135
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape: 2020
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.