FORD ESCAPE 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V484000

Make Model Year
FORD ESCAPE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-19 2022-07-07 2022-07-07

Production Dates: 2019-01-19 - 2022-06-13

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S47

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100689

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

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.