The biggest concern is that this becomes an issue when an engine failure occurs... "In the event of an engine failure"...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.
Is there any evidence or acknowledgement that the engines are failing at a higher rate than normal? I've not seen any, and don't read this recall as being the result of more frequent engine failure. Just righting a design flaw if there is engine failure (which all engines have).
Yes. The articles I've been reading state there has been an identified manufacturing issue. Others identify the crank as the issue. So I guess we just drive them with the holes drilled in the splash pan(recalled solution to the fire issue but not addressing the crank failures)...
Which ones specifically identify a crankshaft issue in the Maverick? The crankshaft was a previous recall for the escape. From what I can tell this recall may have been a result of those engine failures but is to reconcile the possible fire issue not the engine failure (which doesn't appear to affect the Maverick)
Good question
. Check yours when you get it. It probably has more holes in the splash guard. I am still curious to know what's causing the engine failures leading to this. How do we know if we have the possibility of a part that can lead to a failure?
