Ford is recalling 2020-2023 Escape vehicles with 2.5L HEV/PHEV engines that may experience engine compartment fires due to oil and fuel vapor accumulation near hot 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 that could have engine compartment fires if oil and fuel vapors accumulate near hot parts. This risk requires immediate attention if you hear unusual noises or see smoke.
If an engine fails, oil and fuel vapors can build up in the engine compartment near hot components like the engine or exhaust. This creates a fire risk if these vapors ignite.
Owners of 2020-2023 Ford Escape vehicles with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles repaired under recall 23V380.
Check if your 2020-2023 Escape has a 2.5L HEV or PHEV engine and was repaired under recall 23V380. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 27, 2025.
If you hear unexpected engine noises, notice reduced power, or see smoke, park and shut off the engine immediately.
Ford will update the powertrain control module software for free at your dealership.
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 were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
The recall is for vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380, which could lead to engine compartment fires if oil and fuel vapors accumulate near hot components.
Your 2020-2023 Escape with a 2.5L HEV or PHEV engine that was repaired under recall 23V380 is affected. Check your owner notification letter mailed June 27, 2025.
Park and shut off the engine immediately if you hear unexpected noises, notice reduced power, or see smoke.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V345000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V345000 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 update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54. 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.
