NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Published: May 23, 2025Recall ID: 25V345000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Failure May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V345000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V345000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 65.56 |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S54 |
| Potentially affected | 1809 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |