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Ford Bronco Sport, Escape Rear Brake Problem

NHTSA campaign 21V922000 · Reported Nov 23, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

medium How serious is it? About this label

This can increase the distance needed to stop your vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V922000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 23, 2021
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The rear brake linings on these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect how well the brakes perform. In certain situations, you may need to press the brake pedal harder than usual, and the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be longer than expected. To fix this, dealers will replace the front brake pads at no charge to the owner.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the free repair. Ford's customer service number is 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V922000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2021 Ford Bronco Sport
2021 Ford Escape
2022 Ford Bronco Sport
2022 Ford Escape

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk: During certain situations, the driver may have 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 August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.