# Ford Motor Company: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118 (26V374000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V374000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26C29 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 18124 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. |
| 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 become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 18,124 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V374000). 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.