Ford recalls 2020-2022 Escape models with 1.5L engines for potential oil leaks that could cause fire near hot engine parts. Owners must have oil separator inspected and replaced if damaged.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines because the oil separator housing might crack, causing oil leaks that could ignite near hot engine components. This risk requires dealers to inspect and replace the oil separator and seals at no cost.
The oil separator housing can crack, leading to oil leaks. If oil leaks near hot engine components like exhaust or running engines, the oil could ignite, causing a fire.
Owners of 2020-2022 Ford Escape models with 1.5L engines are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are most at risk due to potential fire hazards from oil leaks near hot engine parts.
Check if your 2020-2022 Ford Escape has a 1.5L engine. The recall covers vehicles where the oil separator housing might crack and leak oil.
Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or leaks and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape models with 1.5L engines because the oil separator housing might crack, causing oil leaks that could ignite near hot engine components.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2020-2022 Ford Escape with a 1.5L engine.
Dealers will inspect and replace the oil separator and seals at no cost if damage is found.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V191000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V191000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
