NHTSA Campaign 25V345000

ENGINE

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jun 6, 2025 · 1,809 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD ESCAPE 2020 1,809
FORD ESCAPE 2021 1,809
FORD ESCAPE 2022 1,809
FORD ESCAPE 2023 1,809
FORD MAVERICK 2022 1,809
FORD MAVERICK 2023 1,809
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2021 1,809
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2022 1,809
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2023 1,809

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V345000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.