NHTSA recall 26V-374 (26V374000)
visibility recall reported June 9, 2026 - about 18,124 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V374000
- Also written as
- 26V-374
- Manufacturer number
- 26C29
- Reported
- June 9, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,124
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-374 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.