Ford · United States · Mod
Ford Escape: Visibility — power window devices and controls
Affects Ford Escape · 2017 — about 18K vehicles.
The hazard
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational