Recalls for 2023 Ford Escape
12 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-11-21Description
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.
Corrective Action
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
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2023-05-30Description
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.
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 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. 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
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2023-07-24Description
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.
Corrective Action
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
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2023-07-24Description
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.
Corrective Action
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
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-11-12Description
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.
Corrective Action
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 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
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-11-12Description
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.
Corrective Action
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 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
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-11-12Description
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.
Corrective Action
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 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
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-11-12Description
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.
Corrective Action
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 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
DEFECT #9 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2024-06-14Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Consequence
Misalignment of the radar module can result in the adaptive cruise control (acc) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (pre-collision assist, forward collision warning, and auto emergency braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 3, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s39.
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
DEFECT #10 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Posted on: 2024-08-26Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 lincoln corsair, 2023-2024 escape, 2024 mustang, and 2025 explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without o-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new fuel injector o-rings and o-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s54.
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. Safercar. Gov
DEFECT #11 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2024-06-14Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Consequence
Misalignment of the radar module can result in the adaptive cruise control (acc) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (pre-collision assist, forward collision warning, and auto emergency braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 3, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s39.
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
DEFECT #12 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Posted on: 2024-08-26Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 lincoln corsair, 2023-2024 escape, 2024 mustang, and 2025 explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without o-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new fuel injector o-rings and o-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s54.
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. Safercar. Gov