Recall 25V345000: 2020–2023 Ford Escape and 2 other models
- Report received
- May 23, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 1,809vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2023
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Ford Escape1,618 complaints
- 2021 Ford Escape352 complaints
- 2022 Ford Escape236 complaints
- 2023 Ford Escape101 complaints
- 2022 Ford Maverick150 complaints
- 2023 Ford Maverick81 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair34 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair35 complaints
- 2023 Lincoln Corsair14 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.