CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
- Risk
- Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S10.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A manufacturing defect may have left the engine crankshaft made incorrectly. Over time, this can cause engine damage that may lead to the vehicle stalling or catching fire, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
If you own a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA or Ford websites. Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine if necessary, at no cost to you. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 22S10.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape Hybrid | 2021 |
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