Ford Escape

2022: Ford recalls more than 100,000 defective hybrids that light up while driving

In early July 2022, Ford announced the recall of more than 100,000 2020-2022 Escape, Maverick and Corsair cars in the United States, which are equipped with a 2.5-liter hybrid/plug-in hybrid (HEV/PHEV) engine due to the risk of fire.

In the event of an engine failure, the company said that engine oil and fuel vapors could flood ignition sources, leading to a possible fire under the hood of the car. Ford plans to adjust the under-engine shield and active grille damper to provide better airflow and will begin notifying owners of the recall on August 8, 2022. According to CNBC, Ford received 23 reports of a problem with the engine on, although no injuries were recorded.

Ford recalls more than 100,000 defective hybrids that light up while driving

Beyond that recall, Ford is expanding on a previous recall of some 2021 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs due to the risk of fire under the hood. At that time, the recall affected about 39 thousand cars, but the update from Ford expands this pool to 66,221 cars built between July 27, 2020 and August 31, 2021.

The automaker traced the problem to a change of manufacturer during the COVID-19 pandemic and said that circuit boards from this supplier are uniquely susceptible to high-current short circuits. Ford advises owners to park their cars on the street and away from structures, the company said that they can continue to drive until the necessary spare parts become available in September 2022.^[1]

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