NHTSA Campaign 23V380000
ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 23V380000 covers 9 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine. The repair is free.
Ford Motor Company filed the report for 23V380000 with NHTSA on May 26, 2023; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 23V380000, NHTSA lists up to 125,322 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 23V380000 were scheduled from May 3, 2024, 343 days after the report.
23V380000 covers 3 models from Ford and Lincoln, model years 2020–2023.
Owners of the model years 23V380000 covers have filed at least 253 complaints naming the engine, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 23V380000 vehicles, the 2020 Ford Escape has the most (122).
By potentially affected vehicles, 23V380000 ranks 144 of 582 Ford Motor Company recalls on this site.
Besides 23V380000, Ford Motor Company has 33 other recalls on the engine on this site; the one before 23V380000 was 22V484000, reported on July 7, 2022.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. 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.
- The risk
- An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Reported May 26, 2023
Vehicles covered by 23V380000 (9)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V380000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: May 26, 2023. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted