Recall 25V-862
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2025 to 2026 Ford Escape and 1 other model: Seat belts (rear/other, retractor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-862
- Reported
- December 12, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 780 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
The risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2025 to 2026
- Lincoln Corsair 2025 to 2026