Ford Escape recall: Engine
Official safety recall 25V345000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Corsair | 2021 | United States |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2022 | United States |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2023 | United States |
| Ford Maverick | 2022 | United States |
| Ford Maverick | 2023 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2020 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2022 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2023 | United States |
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The official remedy
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.