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Ford 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.

NHTSA campaign 22V-484 · Reported July 7, 2022 · 100,689 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Escape, Maverick and Corsair
VEHICLES AFFECTED
100,689
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the bumpers active shutters/grill. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-484.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020–2022Ford Escape
2022Ford Maverick
2021–2022Lincoln Corsair

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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