Ford Escape: Seat belts — retractor

Affects Ford Escape · 2025–2026 — about 780 vehicles.

The hazard

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational