CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.
- 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
The engine oil separator housing can crack and develop an oil leak. When oil leaks onto hot engine or exhaust parts, it can ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will inspect the oil separator for damage or leaks and replace the oil separator and seals if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA website or at a Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco Sport | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 202020212022 |