{"id":"2022_ford_escape","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"Escape","model_slug":"escape","year":2022,"url":"/ford/escape/2022/","pts":["phev","hev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":44931,"model":"Escape FWD PHEV","pt":"phev","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"PHEV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":43,"hwy":38,"comb":40,"cityA":117,"hwyA":93,"combA":105,"kwh100":32.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":37.0,"phev_comb":67,"charge240":3.3,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"96 kW DCPM","fuel":"Regular Gas and Electricity","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":77,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":1550,"save_spend":6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":44811,"model":"Escape FWD HEV","pt":"hev","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"Hybrid","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":44,"hwy":37,"comb":41,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"216V Li-Ion","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":220,"fe_score":8,"ghg_score":8,"fuel_cost":1500,"save_spend":3750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44813,"model":"Escape AWD HEV","pt":"hev","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"Hybrid","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":43,"hwy":37,"comb":40,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"216V Li-Ion","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":224,"fe_score":8,"ghg_score":8,"fuel_cost":1550,"save_spend":3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44810,"model":"Escape FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":3,"displ":1.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":28,"hwy":34,"comb":30,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":293,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2100,"save_spend":750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44814,"model":"Escape AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":3,"displ":1.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":26,"hwy":31,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":318,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44815,"model":"Escape AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":31,"comb":26,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":347,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2400,"save_spend":-750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V117000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-03","owner_notified":"","units":604533,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.","consequence":"Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S14","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V123000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-03","owner_notified":"2026-06-23","units":889950,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C11","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"26V091000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-02-17","owner_notified":"2026-09-04","units":25237,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.","consequence":"Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SC4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["phev"],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V829000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-12-01","owner_notified":"2026-06-03","units":108762,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.","consequence":"A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SD6","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V789000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-11-14","owner_notified":"2026-09-04","units":20558,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.","consequence":"Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use \"Auto EV\" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SC4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["phev"],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V685000","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-10-10","owner_notified":"","units":59006,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.","consequence":"An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SA4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V467000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-07-11","owner_notified":"","units":694271,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape 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. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge.  As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S76.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S76","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V442000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-09-04","units":200237,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX,  Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.","consequence":"A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S72","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V345000","component":"ENGINE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-05-23","owner_notified":"2025-06-27","units":1809,"summary":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S54","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V165000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-03-14","owner_notified":"2025-04-22","units":33576,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187.  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 powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V133000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-02-28","owner_notified":"2025-04-11","units":207,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330.  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S16","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V954000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-12-20","owner_notified":"2025-05-30","units":20484,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.","consequence":"Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.  Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed.  Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S79","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V852000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-11-08","owner_notified":"2024-12-19","units":27678,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.","remedy":"Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024.  Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24C39","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V330000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-05-10","owner_notified":"2024-05-22","units":9312,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.  The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S33","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V187000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-03-08","owner_notified":"2024-04-24","units":42652,"summary":"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.","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.  Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S16","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V380000","component":"ENGINE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-05-26","owner_notified":"2024-05-03","units":125322,"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.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23S27","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V859000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-11-18","owner_notified":"2023-02-28","units":521746,"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S73","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V484000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-07-07","owner_notified":"2022-08-19","units":100689,"summary":"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.","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 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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S47","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V191000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-03-25","owner_notified":"2022-04-18","units":345451,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An oil 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 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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V149000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-03-11","owner_notified":"2022-03-28","units":3,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21S48","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V922000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2021-11-23","owner_notified":"2022-08-17","units":114666,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21C31","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":21,"critical_count":12,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":373,"crash":11,"fire":6,"injured":11,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",100],["Fuel System, Gasoline",60],["Service Brakes",45],["Power Train",42],["Unspecified",39],["Electrical System",32]],"by_year":{"2022":21,"2023":91,"2024":91,"2025":95,"2026":75},"excerpts":[["2023-12-04","Engine","Ford Motor Company has not yet offered a remedy for the following recall within the timeline indicated in their recall notification: Manufacturer Recall Number23S27 NHTSA Recall Number 23V380 The recall notification states that the remedy is expected in October 2023 and is related to unpredictable catastrophic engine f\u2026"],["2023-11-29","Engine","This vehicle has had the same recall for under hood fire risk two or three times. I have taken it in for all recalls but this one cannot be resolved. I contacted Ford in October and asked for help. I cannot get it fixed, I cannot sell the vehicle and now I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m scared to continue driving it. Ford refused to buy it back \u2026"],["2023-11-27","Engine","The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"RQ24008","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS","opened":"2024-04-11","closed":"2025-10-30","campaign":"25V467","subject":"Underhood fires caused by fuel leak","summary":"On April 11, 2024, NHTSA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Office of Defects Investigation (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153ODI\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) opened this Recall Query (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153RQ\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) to investigate the adequacy of, including various safety concerns associated with, the remedy program in recalls 22V-859 (filed Nov. 18, 2022) and 24V-187 (filed Mar. 8, 2024). The vehicle population associated with these recalls includes certain MY 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles and MY 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The safety defect in each recall involves high-pressure fuel injectors that are susceptible to cracking, allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to migrate onto hot surfaces within the engine compartment potentially resulting in underhood veh"},{"action":"PE23013","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS","opened":"2023-07-07","closed":"2024-01-24","campaign":"","subject":"Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point","summary":"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 wh"},{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"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.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.174,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.174,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.143,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"phev"}],"popularity":19,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":41,"ncap":5,"complaints":373},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}