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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V109000·Announced 2022-02-24

Ford Recalls 2021 Escape Hybrid Vehicles Due to Crankshaft Defect

Ford is recalling 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles because an incorrectly manufactured engine crankshaft may cause engine damage, leading to stalling or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine crankshaft) that can result in engine damage, stalling, or fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly. This manufacturing error can result in engine damage.

Engine damage caused by this defect can lead to vehicle stalling or a fire, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of death, serious injury, or fire associated with this recall.

Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD ESCAPE HYBRID
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
155

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ESCAPE HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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