2020–2025 Ford Escape Structure Recall 25V829000 (Ford 25SD6)

NHTSA recall 25V829000 (Ford recall 25SD6) covers about 108,762 2020–2025 Ford Escape vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 1, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V829000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

108,762
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2025
model years
Dec 1, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

The risk

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 3, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 25SD6

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V829000 as 25SD6. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25SD6 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 Escape2020–2022, 2025All Escape recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 1, 2025
Owner notification
Jun 3, 2026
Build dates covered
Nov 13, 2018 to Apr 1, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 25V829000

  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 25V829000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V829000 or 25SD6). 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 25V829000?

NHTSA recall 25V829000 (Ford recall 25SD6) covers about 108,762 2020–2025 Ford Escape vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 1, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V829000?

NHTSA's record for 25V829000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, 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 25V829000?

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 25V829000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 3, 2026 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 25V829000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25SD6. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25SD6) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V829000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V829000, 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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