Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 8, 2021
Ford 2021 Escape Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Ford is recalling 2021 Escape vehicles with a fuel delivery module that may leak, causing engine stalls and crash risk. Owners must have the module replaced free by dealers.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Escape vehicles because a fuel delivery module can leak, leading to engine stalls that increase crash risk. This affects vehicles sold between specific dates and requires a free replacement at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80367-ford-2021-escape-fuel-system-recall-engine-stall-risk.
“Ford 2021 Escape Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80367-ford-2021-escape-fuel-system-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V625000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V625000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles due to a fuel delivery module leak that may cause an engine stall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on October 8, 2021. Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Bronco Sport, 2021-2022
Ford Escape, 2021
Lincoln Corsair, 2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Context
Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since January 29, 2010. GovInfoNow's records show recent Ford recalls including a 2026-10-22 Bronco Hard Top recall for roof detachment risk and a 2026-10-06 F-450 SD recall for an inaccurate speedometer crash risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-08-04 Toyota Lexus RC fuel pump recall for engine stall risk, a 2026-03-05 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 fuel system recall for engine stall risk, and a 2026-10-08 Tiffin Phaeton recall for fuel leak fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Escape has a fuel delivery module that leaks. The recall covers vehicles sold from 2021 with the specific model.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Fuel Delivery Module Replaced
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module free of charge to prevent engine stalls.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1Interim owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
3Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V625000 — Ford 2021 Escape Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford 2021 Escape Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 21V625000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
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.
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.
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