Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachmentsRecall 25V-829 · 2020–2025 Ford Escape
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-829 covers 108,762 2020–2025 Ford Escape for a hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V829000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,247 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 13, 2018 to April 1, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.