NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2020 Ford Escape recall: Reduced Brake Function/FMVSS 135
- Recall number
- 25V693000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Service Brakes
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 13451
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Escape | 2020 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
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.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
21C31
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V693000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.