NHTSA Recall 22V484000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V484000; Date: Jul. 7, 2022
an engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Ford Escape; 2021 Ford Escape; 2022 Ford Escape; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2021 Lincoln Corsair; 2022 Lincoln Corsair
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 100,689
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 are expected to be sent august 8, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22s47.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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