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Ford Escape 2020–2022: only 35% fixed in the US, while hundreds are for sale in Ukraine
Ford is recalling 889,950 Escape 2020–2022 and related vehicles: the rearview camera image on the centre display may flip or invert. According to the latest manufacturer report (Q3 2026) only 34.5% have been fixed. Meanwhile 406 Escapes of these years are for sale in Ukraine after an accident, 233 of them via a US auction.
Why it matters to a Ukrainian buyer
A car sold at a US auction after a crash almost never goes to a Ford dealer in the US for the free update. So for an imported Escape the chance that the recall is still open is higher than the 65% in the US.
The fix is simple, an APIM module software update. But in Ukraine it is done only for a fee, and often only if the owner knows about the campaign.
Our position
Before buying a 2020–2022 Escape, check by VIN whether campaign 26V123000 is closed and engage reverse during the inspection. A flipped or frozen image is not a trifle: after an accident this symptom is easy to confuse with a damaged camera or wiring in the rear bumper. How to read rear damage: our guide on rear-end impacts.
Sources
- Recall 26V123000, manufacturer completion data as of Q3 2026.
- VinWind editorial analysis: public listings of cars after accidents in Ukraine, snapshot 22–23 October 2026.