2017 Ford Escape Power Window Recall
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 26V374000, Ford 26C29) for certain 2017 Escape vehicles. The power-operated windows may not reverse properly when encountering an obstruction, failing to meet safety standards and increasing the risk of injury.
Why This Matters: Safety Risk
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles due to a potential safety hazard with their power windows. These windows may not automatically reverse direction as expected when encountering an object, such as a hand or arm. This failure to properly reverse can pinch a driver or passenger, significantly increasing the risk of injury.
This issue means the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, which governs power-operated window systems to prevent such injuries.
What's Being Recalled
This 2017 Ford Escape recall, identified by NHTSA ID 26V374000 and Ford's internal number 26C29, affects approximately 18,124 vehicles in the U.S. Specifically, it targets 2017 Ford Escape vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, number 16V617. The core problem is that the power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object before they automatically reverse.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Escape vehicles can determine if their specific vehicle is included in this recall by checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VINs involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 6, 2026. You can visit the NHTSA website and enter your VIN to confirm if your vehicle is affected by this 2017 Ford Escape recall.
Manufacturer's Remedy
To address this safety concern, Ford dealers will update the power window operating system software. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. Owner notification letters regarding this recall were mailed on July 22, 2026.
If you own a 2017 Ford Escape and have concerns, you may contact Ford customer service directly at 1-866-436-7332. Please reference Ford's recall number 26C29 when calling.
Source: NHTSA ID 26V374000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the 2017 Ford Escape power windows?
- The power-operated windows in affected 2017 Ford Escape vehicles may exert excessive force when encountering an object before they automatically reverse, which fails to meet FMVSS number 118 requirements and poses an injury risk.
- How will Ford fix the power window problem in the 2017 Escape recall?
- Ford dealers will update the power window operating system software. This remedy, identified under recall number 26C29, will be provided to owners free of charge.
- When can I check if my 2017 Ford Escape is part of this recall?
- Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected vehicles will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 6, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2026.
What Ford Escape owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 27 model years.
- 29,499
- Owner complaints
- 103
- Recalls
- 1,197
- Service bulletins
- 833
- Crashes reported
- 535
- Fires reported
- 714
- Injuries reported
The 2017 model year
2,704 complaints, the 2nd most of 27 model years on file. Owners reported 39 crashes, 15 fires and 56 injuries for this year, which also has 4 recalls on file.
Visibility, the system this article covers, accounts for 381 of 29,499 complaints (1%), including 4 for 2017.
Complaints by model year
| 2005 | 1,584 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,417 | |
| 2009 | 1,846 | |
| 2010 | 2,130 | |
| 2011 | 1,356 | |
| 2013 | 2,758 | |
| 2014 | 2,089 | |
| 2017 | 2,704 | |
| 2018 | 1,826 | |
| 2020 | 1,910 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 7,623
- Power Train — 4,844
- Steering — 4,233
- Electrical System — 2,832
- Structure — 2,493
Latest recalls for the 2017 model year
- 26V374000 — Visibility (Jun 2026)
- 26V011000 — Equipment (Jan 2026)
- 22V413000 — Power Train (Jun 2022)
Recent owner reports about visibility
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V374000 (VISIBILITY); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced paint chipping on the roof of the vehicle near the front windshield causing a visibility and safety concern for the driver.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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