2020–2022 Ford Escape & 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V191000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 22S21
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 345,451
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 18, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.