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Ford Recalls 108,000 Escapes Due to Faulty Liftgate Hinge Covers

An agency report indicates that a detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Recalls 108,000 Escapes Due to Faulty Liftgate Hinge Covers
The company logo on the grille of a 2026 F-series pickup at a Ford dealership in Littleton, Colo., on Nov. 2, 2025. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Escape models for potentially defective liftgate hinge covers, affecting more than 108,000 vehicles.

According to a Dec. 1 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice, the affected vehicles include certain 2025 Escape models as well as some from 2020 through 2022.
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.