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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2020 FORD ESCAPEManufacturer campaign: 25S54Part: NX6A-12A650-*2022 FORD MAVERICK2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR2022 FORD ESCAPE2023 FORD ESCAPE2023 FORD MAVERICK2021 FORD ESCAPEVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
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An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Official action
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.
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- Product
- 2020 FORD ESCAPE
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V345000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety