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Ford Escape, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair engine fire risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V484000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
If the hybrid engine fails, oil and fuel vapor could leak into the engine compartment. This vapor may collect near hot parts of the engine or exhaust system, which are potential ignition sources. This buildup could lead to a fire in the engine compartment, which increases the risk of injury. This affects certain Escape, Maverick, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles with hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines.
What you should do
2. If you notice unusual engine noises, reduced power, or smoke, park and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
3. Contact a Ford dealer (1-866-436-7332); the repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V484000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine and Cooling Recalls Involve Leaks and Power Loss · all 14 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Engine Recalls Involving Oil Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 5 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. 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, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Safety risk
- An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they 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. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.