SYS ONLINE INGEST 4 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Ford/ 26V374000

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