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Ford Explorer Police Interceptor 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 | 24V598000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 10, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 3 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
Ford is recalling certain Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. If the engine fails, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment instead of staying contained. These fluids can then build up near hot engine or exhaust parts, which can act as an ignition source and possibly start a fire in the engine compartment.
What you should do
2. If you notice unusual engine noises, reduced engine power, or smoke from the engine compartment, park the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
3. Contact your Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service 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 24V598000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford 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
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. 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 promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.