Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid fashions over the potential for engine failure that might trigger engine fires. It is an enlargement of a recall from final July that now consists of 2023 fashions. Ford issued a stop-sale order to sellers for brand new in-stock automobiles 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, outfitted with 2.5-liter inline-4 engines as a part of a hybrid powertrain, with or and not using a plug. The Escape is accessible as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, the Maverick is accessible as a hybrid and not using a plug, and the Corsair Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid. Non-hybrid powertrains are additionally obtainable on all three automobiles.
2023 Lincoln Corsair
Based on recall paperwork revealed by the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), engines within the affected automobiles might fail, and engine oil or gas vapor might accumulate close to ignition sources, which might set off a fireplace. An engine failure involving a breach of the engine block or oil pan might lead to house owners nonetheless with the ability to drive their automobiles as a result of hybrid system, permitting oil or gas vapor to build up with out the driving force noticing, the NHTSA stated.
Ford warns drivers to hear for loud and weird engine noises, corresponding to 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 doable.
Ford estimates that just one% of the recalled automobiles expertise the sort of engine failure, however acknowledged three extra instances of underhood hearth or smoke along with the 23 world instances beforehand reported.
2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
Ford has additionally showcased using over-the-air treatments for remembers with its Mach-E EV—though it seems that the repair for this challenge will contain a bodily repair.
Beneath the unique 2022 recall, house owners had been suggested to take their automobiles to vendor service facilities the place technicians drilled additional holes within the protect below the engine and modified energetic 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—in contrast to the small recall of F-150 Lightnings earlier this 12 months as a consequence of a battery challenge. That was remedied by the provider and manufacturing restarted in March.
