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Ford Escape, Maverick, Corsair Engine Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V380000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 26, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 9 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain hybrid and plug-in hybrid Escape, Maverick, and Corsair vehicles can suffer an engine failure that releases engine oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment. This vapor can collect near hot parts of the engine or exhaust, close to sources that could ignite it. If that happens, it may start a fire in the engine compartment, which raises the risk of injury to anyone in or near the vehicle.
What you should do
2. If you notice unusual engine noise, a loss of power, or smoke, park the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
3. Contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332; the inspection and repair are 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 23V380000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (9)
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 Recalls Cover Fire Risks and Loss of Power · all 13 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Engine Recalls Address Fire Risks and Loose Motor Mounts · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair 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 replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.