Ford recalls 2020-2023 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines due to potential fuel injector leaks that could cause fire near hot engine components. Owners must have software updated by dealers.
A fuel 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 2020-2023 Escape models with 1.5L engines because a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel in the engine compartment. This leak could ignite near hot engine parts, creating a fire risk.
A fuel injector can crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment. If this leak contacts hot engine parts or exhaust components, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Owners of 2020-2023 Ford Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the leak ignites near hot engine components.
Check if your 2020-2023 Escape has a 1.5L engine. This recall includes vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Dealers will update the engine control software and install a drain tube to prevent fuel leaks.
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Yes, vehicles previously fixed under recall 22V-191 will need the new remedy performed.
Remedy parts are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2023.
Check if your 2020-2023 Escape has a 1.5L engine. This recall includes vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V859000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V859000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed. 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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