# Ford Motor Company: Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach (25V829000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach |
| NHTSA ID | 25V829000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SD6 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 108762 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | 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. |
| Consequence | A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 108,762 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V829000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.