2020 Ford Escape - Engine

Recall Summary Ford is recalling 56 vehicles from 2020-2023 model years (Escape, Maverick, and Lincoln Corsair) because previous recall repairs may not have been completed correctly. These vehicles have 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines that could fail and potentially catch fire. Ford will mail owners instructions to visit a dealership for a software update to the engine control module.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: 2020 FORD ESCAPE, 2021 FORD ESCAPE, 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2022 FORD MAVERICK, 2022 FORD ESCAPE, 2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2023 FORD MAVERICK. System: Engine. Units affected: 4

Reason

Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S54 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-283) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fire. Safety Risk: An engine failure could cause a fire. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2026-02-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ee022bbf-f017-44a1-82a8-f8fa84952717