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2020 FORD Escape SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Safety Recalls

Critical #25V693000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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.
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Other FORD Escape 2020 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 recalls
POWER TRAIN
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
ENGINE
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other FORD Escape Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
9 recalls
2024
8 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
19 recalls
2021
19 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
16 recalls
2013
18 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
8 recalls
2003
9 recalls
2002
10 recalls
2001
15 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 FORD Escape safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS recall for the 2020 FORD Escape? (Campaign #25V693000)

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." 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. 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.