2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape Service Brakes Recall 21V922000 (Ford 21C31)

NHTSA recall 21V922000 (Ford recall 21C31) covers about 114,666 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V922000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

114,666
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Nov 23, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Service brakes

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

The risk

During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 17, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 21C31

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V922000 as 21C31. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21C31 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco Sport2021–2022All Bronco Sport recalls
Ford Escape2021–2022All Escape recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 23, 2021
Owner notification
Aug 17, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
135

Check your VIN for 21V922000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V922000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V922000 or 21C31). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V922000?

NHTSA recall 21V922000 (Ford recall 21C31) covers about 114,666 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V922000?

NHTSA's record for 21V922000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V922000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V922000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 17, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 21V922000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21C31. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21C31) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V922000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V922000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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