Ford Bronco Sport recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication
Official safety recall 22V191000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2020 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2022 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 | United States |
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The official remedy
Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.