Warning
2024 Ford Escape Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #24V850000Electrical
2024 Ford Escape Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Ford Escape
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Affected Vehicles
2024 Ford Escape
Recall Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Ford Escape vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The recall involves electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Ford Motor Company is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database