NHTSA recall 22V-484: Engine and Engine Cooling

Ford Motor Company · Reported July 7, 2022 · 3 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

22V-484
July 7, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V484000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJuly 7, 2022
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Fixed over the airNo

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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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford Escape21 recalls total2022 Ford Maverick28 recalls total2022 Lincoln Corsair20 recalls total

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