NHTSA recall 25V-693 (25V693000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 10, 2025 - about 13,451 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V693000
- Also written as
- 25V-693
- Manufacturer number
- 21C31
- Reported
- October 10, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~13,451
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-693 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.