The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V617000·Announced 2016-08-24

Ford Recalls 2017 Escape Vehicles Due to Power Window Safety Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 Escape Titanium and SE vehicles because power windows may close on objects before auto-reversing, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured between October 5, 2015, and May 12, 2016. The recall involves approximately 17,985 vehicles.

The defect concerns the settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows. These settings may allow the windows to close on an object, such as a body part, and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Power Window System
Hazard
Affected units
17,985

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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