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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V374000

2017 Ford Escape — Visibility: power window devices and controls

Published June 9, 2026 · Recall initiated: June 9, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V374000, published June 9, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2017 Ford Escape — Visibility: power window devices and controls.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2017 FORD ESCAPE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Ford Escape — Visibility: power window devices and controls recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V374000 on June 9, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)