2020 Ford Escape — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
Published October 14, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 10, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V693000, published October 14, 2025 and initiated October 10, 2025. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2020 Ford Escape — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2020 FORD ESCAPE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Ford Escape — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V693000 on October 14, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.