Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 26V-374 · 2017 Ford Escape
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-374 covers 18,124 2017 Ford Escape for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 14% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V374000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
The risk
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 8, 2015 to January 15, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.