NHTSA recall 25V-829 (25V829000)
structure recall reported December 1, 2025 - about 108,762 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V829000
- Also written as
- 25V-829
- Manufacturer number
- 25SD6
- Reported
- December 1, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~108,762
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-829 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.