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Ford Motor Company vs Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.: NhtsaRecallPulse comparison
Ford Motor Company's units affected of 108,762 is 1.0x Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.'s 108,046 (92nd percentile). Ford Motor Company is dated 2025-12-01; Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 2026-04-20.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
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How does Ford Motor Company compare to Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.?
| Field | Ford Motor Company | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach | Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture |
| NHTSA ID | 25V829000 | 26V252000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SD6 | SR-26-001 |
| Recall type | Vehicle | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 108762 | 108046 |
| Do not drive | No | No |
| Park outside | No | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly. |
| Consequence | A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025. | MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507. |
| units affected percentile | 92nd | 92nd |
| Recall Urgency Score | 40/100 | 40/100 |
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Official records: Ford Motor Company · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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