KNOWN FAULT · Ford

Engine failure with fire risk on the 2.5 hybrid

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

Engine / equipment: 2.5 Atkinson-cycle engine of the hybrids and plug-ins (in the US, 2020–2023 Escape, 2022–2023 Maverick and 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair; in Europe, Kuga III)
Period mentioned: 2020–2023
Symptoms: Unexpected engine noises, loss of power or smoke; if the engine breaks, oil or fuel vapour can escape onto hot parts.
Possible cause described: Isolated manufacturing defects can make the engine fail prematurely. Ford recalled these cars in the US in 2022 (22V-484) and widened the campaign to 125,322 in 2023 (23S27), which replaces the first one; cars already fixed under the first need the new remedy.
Check for the garage: If noises, power loss or smoke appear, stop and switch off the engine as soon as possible; ask Ford by VIN whether there is a campaign for your car.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

If noises, power loss or smoke appear, stop and switch off the engine as soon as possible; ask Ford by VIN whether there is a campaign for your car.

What are the symptoms?

Unexpected engine noises, loss of power or smoke; if the engine breaks, oil or fuel vapour can escape onto hot parts.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Ford
Engine / equipment: 2.5 Atkinson-cycle engine of the hybrids and plug-ins (in the US, 2020–2023 Escape, 2022–2023 Maverick and 2021–2023 Lincoln Corsair; in Europe, Kuga III)
Period mentioned: 2020–2023

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