Ford Escape Hybrid: Hard parts internal/mechanical

Date

Feb. 24, 2022

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Escape Hybrid (2021)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Potentially affected

155

What can happen

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

March 21, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

22S10

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

2.5L Crankshaft · 2.5L Engine Crankshaft · LX6E-6300-AA

Recall number

22V109000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.