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NHTSA Recall 22V484000: Active shutters/grill (structure) and 2 other components

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100,689 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Escape.

100,689
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (August 19)
NHTSA campaign22V484000
Manufacturer campaign22S47
ComponentsSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS › ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL; STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS › UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedJuly 7, 2022
Owner notificationAugust 19, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick 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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.

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 recall 22V484000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Escape2020, 2021, 2022
Ford Maverick2022
Lincoln Corsair2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.