Ford recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
What could happen
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V374000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 9, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 22, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,124
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 8, 2015 to Jan 15, 2017
- Part
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
- Maker's own recall number
- 26C29
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 118
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train May 12, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts Dec 12, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.