2016 Ford Escape recalls
The 2016 Ford Escape is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Most recent
- January 15, 2026
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-011 | January 15, 2026 | Equipment (electrical, engine block heater) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. | 116,672 |
| 25V-695 | October 13, 2025 | Back over prevention (sensing system, camera) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in… | 1,448,655 |
| 22V-413 | June 10, 2022 | Power train (shift linkage/cable/rod) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. | 2,925,968 |
| 17V-398 | June 26, 2017 | Air bags (knee bolster) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… | 3 |