Ford Motor Company has been recently announced a surprising vehicle recall that includes over 100,000 vehicles. The recall stems from loose liftgate hinge covers that could detach while driving. This problem has affected almost 100,000 Escape vehicles. Recently, Ford announced its worldwide hinge cover issue. This can reduce the driver’s visibility and put them at risk of crashing when on the road. This can put the driver and passengers at risk of getting injured and increase the chances of an auto accident. This vehicle recall includes several Ford Escape models that were built from 2020 to 2025. A hinge cover detachment is extremely dangerous, and if not addressed, it can lead to the potential of minimized visibility, resulting in the possibility of a collision. This manufacturing error may put you and many drivers/passengers at risk of an accident resulting in a catastrophic injury.
MAKE AND MODELS AFFECTED:
Ford Models:
- Ford Escape (2020-2022)
- Ford Escape (2025)
WHAT DO I DO IF I NOTICE A HINGE COVER PROBLEM?
Experiencing any hinge cover problem can put you in a very dangerous situation. If your vehicle is experiencing a problem with the rear-camera while backing up, do the following below.
If you are driving in reverse:
- Stay calm and take deep breaths.
- Stop the vehicle by putting your foot on the break.
- Check your surroundings.
- Find your left and right mirrors.
- Keeping looking both ways and slowly take your foot off of the break.
- Once you are stopped and safely in your spot, put the car in park.
- Exit the vehicle and inspect the liftgate.
- Check if the hinge cover has any deformities: loose, missing, detached, etc.
- Call your dealership to schedule a repair as soon as possible.
- If you or anyone else has been injured or property has been damaged, call 911. If not, call a tow truck.
- Call Jones & Swanson for a FREE consultation at (770) 427-5498 to see if you are eligible for compensation.
FAQ
WHAT IS THE NUMBER FOR FORD OR THE NHTSA?
Answer: You can call Ford at 1 (866) 436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety hotline at (888) 327-4236.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IF I AM INJURED DUE TO A HINGE COVER ISSUE?
Answer: Yes! You should speak with one of our attorneys for a free consultation.
WILL FORD COVER THE REPAIR COSTS?
Answer: Yes! According to the regulator, dealers will check the vehicles and reinstall or replace any liftgate hinge covers that are missing at no cost to owners.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH MY VEHICLES MAINTENANCE?
If you want to avoid running into internal or external problems in the future, keep up with the following:
- Consult your owners manual for recommended time frames for maintenance.
- Top off your vehicle’s fluids regularly (power steering, coolant, engine oil, transmission, and windshield wiper fluids).
- Examine your tires (rotation, sidewalls, pressure, and tread depth).
- Check your lights (headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals).
- Schedule a call in advance for your professional inspection.
Jones & Swanson Is A Georgia-based Personal Injury Attorney. If You Have Any Questions Regarding product recalls or Accident Liability As A Result Of A defective Automobile, call Jones & Swanson For A Free Consultation or Contact Us On Awjlaw.com. We have Decades Of Combined Experience Representing Individuals In Automobile Recall Cases And Are More Than Happy To Answer Any Questions You May Have.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Automobile Recall, Car Accident, Catastrophic Injuries
