Ford is recalling 2023 Escape vehicles with digital instrument panels that may not display speed or warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2023 Escape vehicles with digital instrument panels that may not show speed or warning lights. This could increase the risk of a crash if the driver doesn't see critical safety information. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81326-ford-2023-escape-instrument-panel-not-working-may-increase-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81326-ford-2023-escape-instrument-panel-not-working-may-increase-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V506000
“Ford 2023 Escape: Instrument Panel Not Working May Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81326-ford-2023-escape-instrument-panel-not-working-may-increase-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 23V506000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V506000).
The instrument panel may not illuminate properly due to improper soldering, so critical safety information like speed or warning lights might not be visible. This could lead to a crash if the driver doesn't notice important alerts.
Owners of 2023 Ford Escape vehicles with digital instrument panels are affected. Drivers who rely on the instrument panel for speed or warning lights are at higher risk.
Check if your 2023 Ford Escape has a digital instrument panel. The recall covers vehicles that were sold starting in 2023 with this specific panel type.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement for the instrument panel or module.
Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel at no cost once you contact Ford.
Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
The instrument panel may have been improperly soldered, preventing it from illuminating and showing critical safety information like speed or warning lights.
Your 2023 Ford Escape with a digital instrument panel is affected. The recall covers vehicles sold starting in 2023 with this specific panel type.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the instrument panel or module.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V506000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V506000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25. 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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