Ford recalls 108,762 Escapes for liftgate hinge cover risk
Ford Escape recall: liftgate hinge cover may detach
Ford recalls 108,762 Escapes for liftgate hinge cover risk
Ford recalls 108,762 Escape SUVs in U.S. after NHTSA flagged liftgate hinge covers that can detach. Affected 2020–2022 and 2025 models get free dealer repair.
2025-12-06T01:51:41+03:00
2025-12-06T01:51:41+03:00
2025-12-06T01:51:41+03:00
Ford has announced a new recall in the United States, covering 108,762 Escape crossovers. According to the NHTSA, the issue involves the liftgate hinge cover, which may have been secured incorrectly and could detach while the vehicle is in motion. What seems like a small piece of trim can become a hazard: once it comes off, it turns into debris for everyone else on the road.The campaign includes certain 2020–2022 Ford Escapes, as well as part of the 2025 model year. The remedy follows the usual playbook for such cases: dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if needed, reinstall the cover or replace any missing or damaged parts. The repair will be provided at no cost to owners.Set against the broader recall picture for major automakers, this episode is telling. Even minor exterior elements now face close scrutiny, because on the road their failure can lead to consequences out of proportion to their size. It underscores how attention to detail isn’t cosmetic—it’s part of safety.
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Ford Escape recall: liftgate hinge cover may detach
Ford recalls 108,762 Escape SUVs in U.S. after NHTSA flagged liftgate hinge covers that can detach. Affected 2020–2022 and 2025 models get free dealer repair.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has announced a new recall in the United States, covering 108,762 Escape crossovers. According to the NHTSA, the issue involves the liftgate hinge cover, which may have been secured incorrectly and could detach while the vehicle is in motion. What seems like a small piece of trim can become a hazard: once it comes off, it turns into debris for everyone else on the road.
The campaign includes certain 2020–2022 Ford Escapes, as well as part of the 2025 model year. The remedy follows the usual playbook for such cases: dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if needed, reinstall the cover or replace any missing or damaged parts. The repair will be provided at no cost to owners.
Set against the broader recall picture for major automakers, this episode is telling. Even minor exterior elements now face close scrutiny, because on the road their failure can lead to consequences out of proportion to their size. It underscores how attention to detail isn’t cosmetic—it’s part of safety.
