Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid fashions over the potential for engine failure that would trigger engine fires. It is an growth of a recall from final July that now contains 2023 fashions. Ford issued a stop-sale order to sellers for brand spanking new in-stock autos within the recall inhabitants.
The expanded recall impacts 2020-2023 Ford Escape and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick fashions, in addition to 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring fashions, geared up with 2.5-liter inline-4 engines as a part of a hybrid powertrain, with or with out a plug. The Escape is accessible as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, the Maverick is accessible as a hybrid with out a plug, and the Corsair Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid. Non-hybrid powertrains are additionally obtainable on all three autos.
2023 Lincoln Corsair
In accordance with recall paperwork printed by the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), engines within the affected autos might fail, and engine oil or gasoline vapor might accumulate close to ignition sources, which might set off a hearth. An engine failure involving a breach of the engine block or oil pan might lead to house owners nonetheless having the ability to drive their autos as a result of hybrid system, permitting oil or gasoline vapor to build up with out the motive force noticing, the NHTSA stated.
Ford warns drivers to hear for loud and strange engine noises, reminiscent of metal-to-metal clanking. There may be smoke or a noticeable lack of engine torque. If any of these items happen, Ford advises drivers to securely park and shut off the engine as rapidly as potential.
Ford estimates that only one% of the recalled autos expertise one of these engine failure, however acknowledged three extra instances of underhood fireplace or smoke along with the 23 world instances beforehand reported.
2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
Ford has additionally showcased the usage of over-the-air cures for remembers with its Mach-E EV—though it seems that the repair for this problem will contain a bodily repair.
Beneath the unique 2022 recall, house owners have been suggested to take their autos to vendor service facilities the place technicians drilled additional holes within the protect underneath the engine and modified lively grille shutters. A brand new treatment is being developed, however Ford would not count on it to be prepared till the third quarter of 2023.
This recall has nothing to do with the electrical propulsion system in these hybrids—not like the small recall of F-150 Lightnings earlier this yr because of a battery problem. That was remedied by the provider and manufacturing restarted in March.
