Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication

NHTSA campaign 22V191000 · announced March 25, 2022 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 345,451 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
• 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
• 2020 Ford Escape
• 2021 Ford Escape
• 2022 Ford Escape

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.