NHTSA Recall # | 145334 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V635000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20S59 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM |
Date of notification | 01/12/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/04/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/04/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/10/20 |
Report created | 15/10/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 689 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The body control module (bcm) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensors or the remote key fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the tpms system may not provide an adequate warning. |
Consequence summary | Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bcm, free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall began december 1, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s59. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |