New Maverick Recall: 2.5 Hybrid Engine Fire Hazard [Updated w/ Safety Recall Notice to Dealers]

[mktmgrjrm]

Updated with recall notice:

Just saw a new Maverick recall notice came out. https://www.newsmax.com/finance/str...threat-escape-maverick/2022/07/08/id/1077921/

The new recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 model year Ford Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair vehicles with 2.5-liter Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid engines. Ford said in the event of an engine failure, significant quantities of engine oil and fuel vapor may be released that could accumulate near ignition sources resulting in a potential under-hood fire.​

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[stevhorn]

Gone are any regrets I had in choosing the ecoboost over the hybrid.

 

[projectvortex]

Just saw a new Maverick recall notice came out. https://www.newsmax.com/finance/str...threat-escape-maverick/2022/07/08/id/1077921/

The new recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 model year Ford Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair vehicles with 2.5-liter Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid engines. Ford said in the event of an engine failure, significant quantities of engine oil and fuel vapor may be released that could accumulate near ignition sources resulting in a potential under-hood fire.​

Wait……let me jump start my dead hybrid so I can get it outside before my house burns down. Lol

 

[Clive]

Is this for those red hot catalytic converters?

 

[stevhorn]

Wait……let me jump start my dead hybrid so I can get it outside before my house burns down. Lol

From https://financialpost.com/pmn/busin...ew-fire-risk-recall-expands-earlier-call-back

"Dealers will modify the Under Engine Shield and Active Grille Shutter to address safety concerns. There are no accidents or injuries associated with this issue and customers do not need to park the vehicle outside."

 

[Chris_G]

From https://financialpost.com/pmn/busin...ew-fire-risk-recall-expands-earlier-call-back

"Dealers will modify the Under Engine Shield and Active Grille Shutter to address safety concerns. There are no accidents or injuries associated with this issue and customers do not need to park the vehicle outside."

So, what exactly does this mean... Anyone?

 

[Jonny44]

Gone are any regrets I had in choosing the ecoboost over the hybrid.

I hate to rain on your parade, but all GDI engines suffer from the same issue, industry-wide.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/overheat-fail-fire-big-ford-ecoboost-class-action-lawsuit/

 

[stevhorn]

I hate to rain on your parade, but all GDI engines suffer from the same issue, industry-wide.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/overheat-fail-fire-big-ford-ecoboost-class-action-lawsuit/

"A big class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor company over its EcoBoost engine. Taking in cars produced from 2013 to 2019 it alleges engine coolant is leaking into cylinders."

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

Gone are any regrets I had in choosing the ecoboost over the hybrid.

Conversely, us hybrid owners giggle when we fill up every few weeks......

 

[Benilla]

Dang, only American vehicles? What about the ones in Canada LOL

 

[projectvortex]

Conversely, us hybrid owners giggle when we fill up every few weeks......

Maybe once a month for me.

 

[stevhorn]

Conversely, us hybrid owners giggle when we fill up every few weeks......

Is that because it doesn't start half the time?

I'm just kidding! I feel bad for anyone having problems with their new Maverick, Hybrid or Ecoboost.

 

[RR - All the way]

What are the anticipated modifications for? The under-engine shield will probably keep the fuel/oil and thus the fire confined to one area and in conjunction with reducing oxygen available to the fire by closing the active grill shutter may permit the operator to egress the vehicle in a timely manner. In other words, for we non-engineers, it may give us time to get the h-ll out of the vehicle or if the gas motor works, to get the thing out of our garage which is attached to our house.

 

[RNC185]

Conversely, us hybrid owners giggle when we fill up every few weeks......

Gas mileage is great when it sits in your driveway in a deep sleep

 

[Jonny44]

"A big class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor company over its EcoBoost engine. Taking in cars produced from 2013 to 2019 it alleges engine coolant is leaking into cylinders."

The new engines will be next on the block. They all suffer from the same problem all GDI engines have: Excess carbon build-up on the valves and piston rings. Once the rings start failing the rod bearings fail causing engine failures and oil fires. There needs to be a maintenance interval for intake/ring cleaning on the GDI engines to prevent it. It's an industry-wide problem that will persist. If you think that you have an "improved, newer style" engine that can avoid this you're deluded.

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