| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V859000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| 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. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V380000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V506000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, 'Control and Displays.' |
| Consequence | An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25. |
| 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. |
Data updated June 2024
2023 Ford Escape Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2023 Ford Escape have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2023 Ford Escape has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2023 Ford Escape recalls?
A: The 2023 Ford Escape recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
A: Yes, the 2023 Ford Escape has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2023 Ford Escape recalls?
A: The 2023 Ford Escape recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.