Recall 25V049 covers 298 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, and Bronco Sport vehicles for a blank instrument panel. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 298 2025 Corsair, Escape, and Bronco Sport vehicles because the instrument panel cluster can fail to illuminate at startup or while driving. When the display goes dark, drivers lose critical safety information, including speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk; Lincoln dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The SX2 instrument panel cluster in the 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, and Bronco Sport is the display directly in front of the driver. It lights the gauges and warnings you rely on at startup and while driving, including speed, shift position, and safety-system alerts. When that screen is dark, the vehicle is missing information the driver is supposed to see.
In the recalled clusters, Kapton tape was placed incorrectly during assembly. That tape is supposed to cover certain printed circuit board parts, which are the small electronic pieces inside the cluster. With the tape out of position, the flex cable inside the cluster contacts those parts and causes a short circuit. The result is an instrument panel cluster black screen.
There is no warning sign before failure. The cluster fails by going dark at startup or while driving, so an owner first notices the problem when the display does not illuminate.
Who's affected?
Covers three 2025 SUV models using the same SX2 instrument panel cluster.
| 2025 Lincoln Corsair | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Escape | instrument panel |
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 298 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
When the instrument panel display fails, it can hide critical safety information, including vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. If the display is missing safety information, stop when safe and call a Lincoln dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, or Bronco Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free instrument-panel-cluster replacement that restores the speedometer and warning-light display.
- Bring the recall notice if Lincoln has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V049 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, especially if the instrument panel goes dark or fails to show speed and warning lights.
- Call Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about recall 25V049.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician replaces the instrument panel cluster covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free, and the repair is available now. If you already paid out of pocket for an instrument panel cluster repair before the owner notice, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork and receipts to the Lincoln service desk, or contact Ford customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 31, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 5, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 5, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 10, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 17, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V049?
Recall 25V049 covers 298 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Ford Escape, and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles with an instrument panel cluster that can fail to illuminate. If the display does not show the speedometer or warning lights, crash risk increases. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Ford Escape, or Ford Bronco Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V049. If it is, contact a franchised dealer to schedule the instrument panel cluster replacement. Reference recall number 25V049 or Ford recall number 25C02 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 25V049 is a free instrument panel cluster replacement at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is missing driver information. If the instrument panel display fails to illuminate, the driver loses access to information such as vehicle speed and warning lights. That increases crash risk until the instrument panel cluster is replaced.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V049000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V049 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V049000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →