CanadaCertain 2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2021–2022 Ford Corsair, and 2022–2023 Ford Maverick light trucks and vans equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine are affected; some vehicles previously repaired under recall 25S54 may not have been fixed correctly and require another repair. Ford says a manufacturing problem could lead to engine failure and, in some cases, fire; owners will be notified by mail and asked to take their vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, and Ford recommends shutting off the engine immediately if you hear unusual engine noises, see smoke from the engine compartment, or notice reduced engine power.
How to identify it
2020–2022 Ford ESCAPE
2021–2022 Ford CORSAIR
2022–2023 Ford MAVERICK
The hazard
On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S54 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-283) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fire.
An engine failure could cause a fire.
What to do
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should shut off the engine as soon as possible if you hear unusual engine noises, see smoke from the engine compartment, or notice reduced engine power.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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