Ford is recalling 2015 Escape vehicles with a degraded shifter bushing that may cause unexpected shifting or rolling after parking, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free repair.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles with a shifter bushing that may degrade or detach, causing the vehicle to shift unexpectedly or roll after parking. This increases crash risk and could lead to injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248126-ford-2015-escape-power-train-recall-shifter-bushing-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248126-ford-2015-escape-power-train-recall-shifter-bushing-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V254000
“Ford 2015 Escape Power Train Recall: Shifter Bushing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248126-ford-2015-escape-power-train-recall-shifter-bushing-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V254000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V254000).
A degraded or missing shifter bushing can cause the vehicle to shift unexpectedly or roll after being parked. This increases the risk of a crash or injury, especially if the vehicle moves unexpectedly while parked.
Owners of 2015 Ford Escape vehicles with 2.0L engines are affected. Drivers who frequently park on slopes or in tight spaces may be at higher risk.
Check for a 2015 Ford Escape with a 2.0L engine. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 27, 2022.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair.
Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing at no cost.
Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach, causing unexpected shifting or rolling after parking.
Check if you own a 2015 Ford Escape with a 2.0L engine. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 27, 2022.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V254000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V254000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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