Ford Recalls 2020 Escape Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Warning Failure
Ford is recalling 2020 Escape vehicles because the Body Control Module may fail to detect low tire pressure, increasing crash 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 a loss of vehicle control could lead to a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The recall addresses a defect in the Body Control Module (BCM), which may intermittently fail to receive signals from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob.
If the BCM fails to pick up the TPMS signal, the system may not provide an adequate warning when tire pressure is low. Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall began on December 1, 2020. 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 — SUV
- Affected units
- 689
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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