Ford recalls 2020-2023 Escape vehicles with 2.5L HEV/PHEV engines due to fire risk from engine compartment oil and fuel vapor accumulation. Free repairs to update software or replace engine components.
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape vehicles with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines because engine oil and fuel vapor can accumulate near hot components, potentially causing fire. Owners should stop using the vehicle if they hear unusual noises, feel reduced power, or see smoke.
In the event of engine failure, oil and fuel vapor can build up in the engine compartment near hot components like exhaust systems. This mixture could ignite, causing a fire that risks injury to the vehicle occupants.
Owners of 2020-2023 Ford Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines are affected. Drivers who hear unusual engine noises or see smoke are at immediate risk.
Check if your vehicle has a 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, or 2021-2023 Corsair with a 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engine. The recall was notified to owners on June 14, 2024.
If you hear unusual engine noises, feel reduced power, or see smoke, park and shut off the engine quickly.
Dealers will update the powertrain control software or replace the engine long-block at no cost for affected vehicles.
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 replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines.
Park and shut off the engine immediately if you hear unusual engine noises, notice reduced power, or see smoke.
Yes, vehicles previously repaired under recall number 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V380000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V380000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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 replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed. 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.
