Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Escape vehicles with potential fuel injector cracks that could leak fuel near hot engine parts, increasing fire risk. Owners must update PCM software for free.
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 certain 2020-2022 Escape vehicles because a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel in the engine compartment. This leak could cause a fire if it contacts hot engine components or exhaust. Affected owners should contact Ford for a free software update.
A fuel injector can crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. If this leak contacts hot engine parts or exhaust components, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Owners of 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187 are most at risk. Drivers with hot engine components near fuel leaks should be cautious.
Check if your 2020-2022 Ford Escape was repaired under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. The recall was notified to owners via mail on April 22, 2025.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free to fix the fuel injector issue.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, increasing fire risk if it contacts hot engine components.
Check if your 2020-2022 Ford Escape was repaired under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. The recall was notified via mail on April 22, 2025.
Yes, if leaked fuel contacts hot engine parts or exhaust components, it could ignite and cause a fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V165000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V165000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21. 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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