Fitment notes: AGM battery required for PHEV system; auxiliary 12V battery works with high-voltage hybrid system
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Every control module on the 2020-2026 Ford Escape — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Integrated with valve body inside transmission (8F35 automatic on non-hybrid; eCVT control integrated with BECM on hybrid)
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Requires transmission pan removal and fluid service. Must perform adaptive learning reset and transmission parameter configuration. Hybrid models use BECM for transaxle control.
Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)3.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.2 hrplug-in hybrid models only▸ programming details
📍 Mounted to high-voltage battery pack assembly under rear cargo floor
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Controls high-voltage battery, charging, and hybrid transaxle. Requires HV battery isolation before service, extensive hybrid system configuration, and battery management system calibration. High-voltage safety procedures mandatory.
Power Steering Control Module (PSCM)2.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.7 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with electric power steering column assembly below instrument panel
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Requires steering angle sensor calibration, power steering parameter configuration, and lane-keeping system integration if equipped after replacement.
Body Control Module (BCM)2.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center of instrument panel, above center console area, mounted to HVAC plenum bracket
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534 (security gateway authentication required)
⚠️ Security gateway locked. Requires extensive as-built configuration for all body functions, lighting, wipers, locks, windows, PATS integration. Critical module for vehicle operation.
📍 Behind center of instrument panel, mounted near BCM on HVAC plenum bracket
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Central network hub for multiple CAN bus networks. Enforces security gateway protocols. Requires configuration for all connected modules and network topology. Critical for diagnostics.
📍 Behind center instrument panel, integrated with HVAC control head assembly
🔧 Ford FDRS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Requires climate control configuration and actuator calibration after replacement. Dual-zone systems require additional zone calibration.
Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hrAWD models (intelligent AWD system)▸ programming details
📍 Mounted to rear drive unit assembly, driver side of RDU housing
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Controls rear drive unit clutch engagement. Requires RDU clutch calibration and AWD system configuration after replacement. Not a traditional transfer case.
📍 Behind center stack touchscreen display, mounted to instrument panel support bracket
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 system depending on year. Requires as-built configuration, software installation, and navigation data if equipped. May require separate GPS and telematics module configuration.
📍 Engine compartment, driver side inner fender behind battery tray
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Integrated hydraulic control unit with stability control. Requires brake bleeding after replacement and module configuration for vehicle options including hill start assist.
📍 Center console, below center stack, mounted to transmission tunnel bracket
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534 (security gateway authentication required)
⚠️ Security gateway locked. Requires crash data clear, occupant classification calibration, seat belt pretensioner configuration. Must disable SRS before removal. Post-collision replacement often required.
Radar Module (RADAR)1.3 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hrwith adaptive cruise control or pre-collision assist (Co-Pilot360)▸ programming details
📍 Behind front grille, center mounted to radiator support
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ Requires radar alignment using target board and specific calibration procedure. Critical for ADAS functions including adaptive cruise and pre-collision braking.
Door Zone Module (DZM)1.3 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hrall four doors on most trims▸ programming details
📍 Inside each door, behind door trim panel near latch assembly
🔧 Ford FDRS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Controls window, lock, mirror, and keyless entry functions for that door. Requires window auto-up/down calibration and door module addressing.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hrnon-hybrid models▸ programming details
📍 Under vehicle, mounted to fuel tank top near fuel pump assembly
🔧 Ford FDRS or professional scan tool
⚠️ Requires fuel pump parameter reset and pressure calibration after replacement. Not present on plug-in hybrid models.
Trailer Brake Control Module (TBC)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hrwith factory trailer tow package▸ programming details
📍 Behind left rear quarter trim panel, near trailer connector harness
🔧 Ford FDRS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Requires trailer brake gain calibration and integration with ABS module. Trailer backup assist integration if equipped.
Parking Aid Module (PAM)1.1 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hrwith front and/or rear parking sensors▸ programming details
📍 Behind rear bumper cover, center mounted to bumper reinforcement bracket
🔧 Ford FDRS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Requires sensor calibration and zone configuration. Front and rear sensors managed by same module.
Telematics Control Unit Module (TCUM)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind headliner, above rearview mirror, integrated with antenna assembly
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534
⚠️ FordPass Connect standard on most trims. Requires cellular network activation, Ford account provisioning, and APIM synchronization after replacement.
📍 Engine compartment, driver side firewall mounted below brake master cylinder on bracket
🔧 Ford FDRS with J2534 (security gateway authentication required)
⚠️ VIN-locked with enhanced security gateway. Requires PCM parameter reset, PATS relearn, and throttle body relearn. Hybrid models have additional HV battery integration steps.
Global Positioning System Module (GPSM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hrwith factory navigation▸ programming details
📍 Behind headliner, near TCUM antenna assembly
🔧 Ford FDRS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Requires GPS antenna configuration and APIM synchronization. May be integrated with TCUM on some configurations.
Seat Control Module (SCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hrwith power driver seat with memory▸ programming details
📍 Under driver seat, mounted to seat frame
🔧 Ford FDRS or Autel MaxiSys
⚠️ Requires seat position calibration and memory function configuration. Passenger seat has separate module if equipped with power adjustment.
⚠️ Not a separate physical module; PATS function integrated in BCM. Key programming requires security access and PCM/IPC synchronization. Intelligent Access (keyless entry/start) standard on most trims.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR · 25V862000
2025-12-12
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · 25V829000
2025-12-01
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 25V787000
2025-11-14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Consequence: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
ENGINE · 25V372000
2025-06-03
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 25V343000
2025-05-23
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Consequence: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V161000
2025-03-14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
42mpg
Highway
36mpg
Combined
39mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
Capability & size
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Wiper blades
Fourth generation (2020+). Asymmetric blade lengths with push-button attachment style.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Ford Escape 2.5L I4 PHEV and can vary by trim.
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