Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles with fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must get free software update and fuel system repairs by July 2026.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles that may have fuel leaks in the engine compartment. This could cause fire if near hot engine parts or exhaust. Owners need to get free repairs by July 2026.
A fuel injector can crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment. If hot engine parts or exhaust components are near the leak, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Owners of 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines are affected. Drivers with high engine heat or exhaust components near fuel leaks are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020-2022 Ford Escape has a 1.5L engine. The recall covers vehicles previously fixed under older recalls 22V-859, 24V187, or 25V165.
Dealers will provide a free software update to address the fuel leak issue.
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors at no cost.
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, increasing fire risk near hot engine parts or exhaust.
Your 2020-2022 Ford Escape with a 1.5L engine is affected. Vehicles previously fixed under older recalls 22V-859, 24V187, or 25V165 need the new repair.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair. The final fix is expected by July 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V467000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V467000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
