Ford Escape Hybrid 2022

• Recall 250413 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 bronco sport and 2022 escape vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
  dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in april 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-859.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 237349 [USA]: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape, 2022-2023 maverick, and 2021-2023 corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines. 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.
  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 replace the engine long-block in 2023 escape and corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed june 23, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd quarter 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22v-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22v-484 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicles previously repaired under 22v-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 233483 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape and 2021-2023 bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
  dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed january 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed february 28, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22v-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22v-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 190445 [USA]: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape, 2021-2022 lincoln corsair, and 2022 maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines. 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.
  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 modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 19, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s47.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 229149 [USA]: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 189944 [USA]: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 corsair and 2021-2022 escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5l hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
  dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 28, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s48.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 208676 [USA]: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bronco sport and escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
  dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 17, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c31.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 2022152 [Canada]: Engine
  Issue: on certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 l ecoboost engine, the engine oil separator could leak. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot engine parts. Safety risk: oil that leaks onto hot engine parts could cause a fire. Corrective actions: ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the engine oil separator for damage and leaks. The oil separator and seals will be replaced, if necessary.

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• Under hood fires caused by fuel leak investigation # RQ24008

  The office of defects investigation (odi) reviewed ford motor company’s (ford’s) proposed remedy for recall 24v-187. Odi evaluated information from ford concerning the recall remedy for the involved vehicles. Ford issued recall 24v-187 on march 8, 2024, which concerns certain model year (my) 2022-2023 ford bronco sport and my 2022 ford escape vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. Recall 24v-187 states that a fuel injector may crack resulting in liquid fuel and/or fuel vapor migration to, and accumulation near, ignition sources that may cause an under hood fire, fuel odor both outside and inside of the vehicle, and increase the risk of injury. Recall 24v-187 further states that a cracked fuel injector in the engine allows for fuel to leak at a high rate into the cylinder head, which can travel out via a drain hole and down onto hot surfaces on the exhaust and/or turbo system. The recall remedy for 24v-187 involves 1) an engine control software update and 2) installation of a drain tube. The engine control software update will detect a pressure drop in the fuel rail providing a “seek service” message within the vehicle’s instrument cluster, as well as invoke a strategy to disable the high-pressure fuel pump, de-rate engine power output, and reduce temperatures of possible ignition sources in the engine compartment. The drain tube will allow fuel to drain from the cylinder head hole to the ground below the vehicle away from surfaces which may initiate combustion. The recall remedy does not include replacement of the cracked fuel injector. On november 18, 2022, recall 22v-859 was issued involving my 2020-2023 ford escape and my 2021-2023 ford bronco sport vehicles. Stated with recall 22v-859, the description of the defect, description of the safety risk, description of the cause, identification of any warning that can occur, and description of remedy program are the same as stated in recall 24v-187. Odi is opening this recall query (rq) to evaluate the adequacy and safety consequences of the remedy described in recall 24v-187.
  

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• Failed door check arm attachment point investigation # PE23013

  On july 7, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (my) 2020-2021 ford escape vehicles. At the time of opening, odi received 118 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging this failure. To date, odi has received 593 voqs alleging this failure, with a variety of reported failure conditions. The most common reported failure condition was reduced door functionality (e.G. Door was more difficult to open or close) and the least common was inadvertent door opening. Other reported failure conditions include inability to latch and inability to open. Three voqs reported injuries, one of which requiring medical attention. Odi conducted a consumer survey which yielded an additional 44 injuries (although the voqs did not indicate any injury), none of which requiring medical attention. All these injuries were bumps/bruises from the door closing on occupants’ arms and legs while entering and exiting the vehicle. The function of the check arm system is to provide hold-open assist at specific angles and to assist with door closing energy. It does not provide vertical support of the door and is independent of the latching mechanism. This failure is progressive and detectable by vehicle occupants. Consumers commonly report hearing a popping or snapping noise when opening and closing the door. This noise is caused by some of the welds between the bracket and door structure failing and detaching. There may also be visible damage present to the welds in the door structure. Continued use of the door may result in all welds separating and the bracket fully detaching from the door structure, which could lead to increased resistance in closing and opening the door, restrained window operation, and the door freely rotating when open. Odi inspected 3 consumer vehicles in the field, and 2 test vehicles at ford’s testing facility. The test vehicles were retrofitted with the failed component. Odi observed an increased door closing resistance, however, was unable to reproduce an inadvertent open while parked or driving, or a failure to latch or open condition. Testing also verified this failure did not affect the door ajar warning system. This system provides an audible and visual warning in the event a door did not achieve primary latch position. Ford has provided details on a one-time-repair customer satisfaction program (23b56), stating that they will provide customers with a letter, currently targeted for march 2024, to bring their vehicle to a ford dealership for a proactive repair. Dealers will inspect the door check arm welds for damage and will either provide a rivet plate to reinforce the existing door check arm or will provide a replacement door, depending on the level of damage present.  customers will be eligible for reimbursement if they previously paid to repair this issue. In view of the high detectability of failure, low potential hazard to drivers, and ford’s customer satisfaction program to provide a proactive repair, this preliminary evaluation (pe) is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the odi reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
  

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