Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid fashions over the potential for engine failure that might trigger engine fires. It is an growth of a recall from final July that now contains 2023 fashions. Ford issued a stop-sale order to sellers for brand new in-stock autos within the recall inhabitants.

The expanded recall impacts 2020-2023 Ford Escape and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick fashions, in addition to 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring fashions, geared up with 2.5-liter inline-4 engines as a part of a hybrid powertrain, with or with out a plug. The Escape is obtainable as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, the Maverick is obtainable as a hybrid with out a plug, and the Corsair Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid. Non-hybrid powertrains are additionally obtainable on all three autos.

2023 Lincoln Corsair

In accordance with recall paperwork printed by the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), engines within the affected autos may fail, and engine oil or gasoline vapor may accumulate close to ignition sources, which may set off a fireplace. An engine failure involving a breach of the engine block or oil pan may lead to house owners nonetheless with the ability to drive their autos as a result of hybrid system, permitting oil or gasoline vapor to build up with out the driving force noticing, the NHTSA mentioned.

Ford warns drivers to hear for loud and weird engine noises, similar to metal-to-metal clanking. There may additionally be smoke or a noticeable lack of engine torque. If any of this stuff happen, Ford advises drivers to securely park and shut off the engine as shortly as attainable.

Ford estimates that just one% of the recalled autos expertise this kind of engine failure, however acknowledged three extra circumstances of underhood fireplace or smoke along with the 23 world circumstances beforehand reported.

2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid

Ford has additionally showcased using over-the-air treatments for recollects with its Mach-E EV—though it seems that the repair for this challenge will contain a bodily repair.

Beneath the unique 2022 recall, house owners have been suggested to take their autos to seller service facilities the place technicians drilled additional holes within the protect below the engine and modified lively grille shutters. A brand new treatment is being developed, however Ford would not count on it to be prepared till the third quarter of 2023.

This recall has nothing to do with the electrical propulsion system in these hybrids—not like the small recall of F-150 Lightnings earlier this yr attributable to a battery challenge. That was remedied by the provider and manufacturing restarted in March.