VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
What could happen
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy
Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will beco
Models and years in the notice
2017
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