The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V191000·Announced 2024-01-03

2021 Ford Escape Engine Oil Separator May Crack and Leak

Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport with 1.5L engines. The oil separator housing may crack and leak, creating fire risk near hot engine components.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product (vehicle with potential fire hazard from oil leak near ignition sources) where injury has not yet been reported. No deaths, serious injuries, or property damage are documented in the source.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak. In the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust components, this oil leak can increase the risk of a fire.

The recall affects approximately 345,451 vehicles. Affected consumers can identify their vehicle by checking that it is a Ford Escape (2020, 2021, or 2022 model year) or Bronco Sport (2021 or 2022 model year) with a 1.5L engine.

Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks at no charge and replace the oil separator and seals as necessary. Ford owner notification letters were mailed on April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a service appointment. Additional information is available through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine / Oil System
Hazard
  • oil-leak
  • fire-risk
Affected units
345,451

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 (2)

  • ESCAPE
  • BRONCO SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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