FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-05-27

Ford Lincoln Escape, Corsair, Maverick 2.5L HEV engine fire risk

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-27
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	ESCAPE, MAVERICK, CORSAIR
Model year	2020-2023, 2022-2023, 2021-2023
Units affected	1797
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. 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._x000D_ 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 update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Recall number	25V345000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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