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Ford Escape liftgate hinge covers may come off
low How serious is it? About this label
A hinge cover that comes off can create a distraction or become a hazard in the road, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V829000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain Escape vehicles because the covers over the liftgate hinges may not be attached properly. The liftgate is the rear door that lifts up. A cover that is not secured can come off the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the covers and reinstall them, or replace any that are missing, at no cost to the owner. Ford mailed notification letters to owners, and the company has a customer service line for owners who have questions about this recall.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the hinge covers inspected, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The inspection and repair are free.
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 25V829000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.