Ford Recalls 2017 Escape Vehicles for Power Window Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling 18,124 2017 Escape vehicles because the power windows may fail to reverse properly after an incorrect prior repair.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on July 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object before they automatically reverse, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118.
Which Products Are Affected
- 2017 FORD ESCAPE
- 18,124 units affected
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V374000
- Ford recall number: 26C29
What You Should 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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 6, 2026.
Why This Matters
A closing window that does not reverse as expected can pinch a driver or passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V374000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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