Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Ford recalls over 18,000 vehicles due to window closing concerns, (Jun 18, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Ford Motor Co.
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will update the power window operating system software.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling about 18,124 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. In the vehicles in question, 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, which regards power-operated window systems. A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V374, Report receipt date: June 9, 2026).
Remedy. Dealers will update the power window operating software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026.
Contact information. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26C29.
Companies: Ford Motor Co.
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