The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V484000·Announced 2022-07-07

2020–2022 Ford Escape vehicles recalled for engine compartment fire risk

Certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience engine failure leading to engine compartment fires. Owners should stop immediately if they notice engine noises, power loss, or smoke.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 recall addresses a structural powertrain defect with high potential for engine compartment fire, which increases injury risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported, making this a preventive recall rather than one responding to documented incidents.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. The recalled vehicles are subject to engine failure.

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components. This accumulation may result in an engine compartment fire, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Approximately 100,689 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 19, 2022.

If you own an affected vehicle, you should park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if you hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under-engine shield and active grille shutter free of charge. To schedule service, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, MAVERICK, CORSAIR
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine / Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
100,689

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 (3)

  • ESCAPE
  • MAVERICK
  • CORSAIR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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