Ford Escape, Maverick; Lincoln Corsair (2020-2023): Engine
Recall 25V345000 · May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
1,809
vehicles affected
1,809
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V345000
- Date
- May 23, 2025
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,809
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2020-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
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 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 covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V345000?
3 models: Ford Escape (2020-2023), Ford Maverick (2022-2023), Lincoln Corsair (2021-2023), about 1,809 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V345000?
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.
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.