Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles with potentially defective rear brake pads that could reduce braking efficiency, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brake pads replaced by dealers at no cost.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles because rear brake pads may be manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce braking power. This could lead to longer stopping distances and increase crash risk if the brakes fail.
The rear brake pads may be manufactured incorrectly, causing reduced brake function when the brake booster fails. This could extend stopping distances and increase crash risk during emergency stops.
Owners of 2020 Ford Escape vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the brakes fail during emergency stops.
Check if your 2020 Ford Escape has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as part of this recall. The recall covers vehicles with specific VINs that became searchable on October 13, 2025.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a brake pad replacement.
Dealers will replace the front brake pads for free as part of this recall.
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.
The rear brake pads may be manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction.
Check if your 2020 Ford Escape has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as part of this recall, which became searchable on October 13, 2025.
Dealers will replace the front brake pads for free. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V693000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V693000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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