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2020 Ford Escape recall — NHTSA 25V693000

Ford Motor Company · 25V693000 · NHTSA source

Informational only. ProductGuru indexes the public NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register as a finding aid. Consult the manufacturer or an authorised dealer for the official remedy status for your specific VIN. For the authoritative record, visit nhtsa.gov campaign 25V693000. If your vehicle is subject to a "Park It / Park Outside" advisory, contact your dealer immediately.

Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V693000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Model year(s): 2020
Affected component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Report received: 10/10/2025

Summary

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."

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V693000

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 25V693000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.