Disc: padsRecall 25V-693 · 2020 Ford Escape
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-693 covers 13,451 2020 Ford Escape for a disc: pads problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V693000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 378 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 2, 2020 to December 22, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.