FORD ESCAPE 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V191000

Make Model Year
FORD ESCAPE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-18 2022-03-25 2022-03-28

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S21

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 345451

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.

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.