FORD ESCAPE HYBRID (2021) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford is recalling 2021 Escape Hybrids due to potential engine damage causing stalls or fires. Owners must have crankshaft inspected and repaired free by dealers by March 2022.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles because the engine crankshaft may be manufactured incorrectly, which can cause engine damage leading to vehicle stalls or fires. This could increase the risk of crashes or injuries. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80398-ford-2021-escape-hybrid-engine-damage-risk-recall-22s10.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80398-ford-2021-escape-hybrid-engine-damage-risk-recall-22s10 · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V109000
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“Ford 2021 Escape Hybrid: Engine Damage Risk - Recall 22S10.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80398-ford-2021-escape-hybrid-engine-damage-risk-recall-22s10. Based on NHTSA recall #22V109000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V109000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine crankshaft may be manufactured incorrectly, causing engine damage. This can lead to vehicle stalls or fires, which increase crash or injury risks during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific crankshaft issue face higher risk of engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid has a recall notice. The specific issue affects vehicles with the incorrect crankshaft design.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Engine Inspection
Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace it if necessary at no cost.
March 2022
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S10.
Questions people ask
Why is my Ford Escape Hybrid being recalled?
The engine crankshaft may be manufactured incorrectly, which can cause engine damage leading to stalls or fires.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2021 Escape Hybrid has a recall notice or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V109000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V109000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S10. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V109000 (February 24, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.