Ford Escape, Maverick; Lincoln Corsair (2020-2022): Structure
Recall 22V484000 · Jul 7, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
100,689
vehicles affected
100,689
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V484000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2022
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 100,689
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Bumpers > Active shutters/grill; Structure > Frame and members > Underbody shields; Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V484000?
3 models: Ford Escape (2020-2022), Ford Maverick (2022), Lincoln Corsair (2021-2022), about 100,689 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V484000?
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.
What can happen?
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.