Question on fire risk recall

[Eagle11]

So should we continue driving it, but not long drives, still confusing as many hybrid owners aren’t bothered by this, I personally have had no issues since getting my xlt last October. I just had my 10k service and they did some software update and not sure way at that was for. I mentioned the fire issue but a fix was not ready available at this time.

Have you read this thread? there are 3 documented cases, if that is an issue for you, that is the problem. the problitily of you having an issue is sooo small. But you are a raider fan, aren't you supposed to be rough and tough?

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[Vaportrail]

So should we continue driving it, but not long drives, still confusing as many hybrid owners aren’t bothered by this, I personally have had no issues since getting my xlt last October. I just had my 10k service and they did some software update and not sure way at that was for. I mentioned the fire issue but a fix was not ready available at this time.

If you're concerned, try contacting your service department and maybe they can check to see if they can update or fix anything now...

 

[Vaportrail]

You say that, but YouTube has proven otherwise many times lol.

Why don't you share a few links here???

I'd like to see these YouTube videos, you speak of...

 

[Montana]

Why don't you share a few links here???

I'd like to see these YouTube videos, you speak of...

It's in reference to things like people driving on 3 wheels, parts hanging off, etc etc... It means people generally have no clue. It seems the joke went right over your head.

But somehow, you said it yourself in the following post...

...Gotta remember, some folks are clueless and would continue driving on electric power long enough for the oil to smoke heavily and catch fire...

This forum amazes me.

 

[BuddyS]

Not even vaguely concerned about it. Got the notice in the mail the other day and haven't even opened it yet. I'll be due for an oil change in about 2 months; the Dealer can look at it then.

 

[Suzukiridr14]

Not even vaguely concerned about it. Got the notice in the mail the other day and haven't even opened it yet. I'll be due for an oil change in about 2 months; the Dealer can look at it then.

You are smart not to worry about this recall. If what they are saying is true, in this recall, there will be only a very short time from when the bearing, or whatever lets go, to when the engine being totally destroyed. Even if it doesn't throw a rod, It would be cheaper for Ford to replace the engine then to have a mechanic tear it down, and rebuild it.

 

[Edge Haley]

Some on here need to read the Recall, before providing advice:
1) It says on mine that the earliest for PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE from supplier will be August... that's 4 months from now. Certainly hope Ford puts priority on recalls versus new production.
2) So far I've found my service manager completely clueless as to what is going on with Mavericks. He'd never heard about the rear airbag recall, so I had to push him to look it up.
3) With the number of tech's screwing up airbag installations (including mine) I've lost more trust in my dealer.
4) My recall says nothing about work labor hours to fix the recalled item.
5) I'm reading into this: But my Hybrid with this Recall was built November 2021, so I'd assume everything since my build date forward is under the engine fire recall...which would be most Hybrid Mavericks on the road. Hope I'm wrong.

1% is pretty low odds for a failure; and a pretty good poker hand. Not panicking, not stupid, not selling my Maverick, but have stuck 2 Amazon Fire Extinguishers in the back floorboard. And will keep my 5,000 mile road trip next month but 'tis frustrating.

 

[Criss944]

I just reread recall 23S27/23V380 and something was unclear to me. Is the hybrid at more of a risk of engine failure than the Eco boost or is there just a risk of a fire if there is an engine failure?

 

[Vaportrail]

It seems the joke went right over your head.

If you can't link the videos your talking about-

Then the joke's on you...

 

[Edge Haley]

I just reread recall 23S27/23V380 and something was unclear to me. Is the hybrid at more of a risk of engine failure than the Eco boost or is there just a risk of a fire if there is an engine failure?

My recalls says Maverick and Escape Hybrids with the 2.5 engines are effected.

 

[jsus]

I just reread recall 23S27/23V380 and something was unclear to me. Is the hybrid at more of a risk of engine failure than the Eco boost or is there just a risk of a fire if there is an engine failure?

"Isolated engine manufacturing" issues occurred building the hybrid engines. There were specific issues they were having building the engines to spec. Because of that, there's a slightly elevated chance of the engine itself failing. Engine failing via "block breach" essentially means the engine cracks open in a way that can spray hot oil/gasoline onto other hot parts of the engine bay. Thus, fire.

Any engine failure leading to fire is made worse in a hybrid/PHEV. Why? Because if you just had the engine, when it failed and stopped giving you power when pressing the gas pedal, you'd have to stop driving, hopefully turn it off. You'd be coasting with no engine power.

With a hybrid, the electric motor can continue to move the vehicle even after the engine fails. What that means is that the engine has failed, it's spraying oil/gasoline on hot surfaces and starting to ignite. You don't notice this at first because the vehicle still responds to the gas pedal - on electric power only. Or, you notice a reduction in power but don't immediately realize it means the engine's gone. Thus, you keep driving along as the fire spreads and only pull over when either the battery depletes or you notice smoke/flames billowing from under the hood.

The longer you keep driving after engine failure, the greater the (risk of) danger to you.

All of this is only in the (to date rather rare) chance that the engine does fail. None of this means that they all will fail, based on available data.

 

[Billkowski]

This forum amazes me.

In what way?

 

[Montana]

In what way?

If you can't link the videos your talking about-

Then the joke's on you...

Have you ever heard of a channel called "Just Rolled In"? If not, I suggest you watch literally ANY video. I'm still amazed you think I'm referencing the SPECIFIC issue here and not the fact that people are clueless, as you mentioned. The joke you so clearly missed and continue to double down on is exactly what you mentioned about people being clueless and driving with faulty equipment.

Rocket. Science.

 

[Vaportrail]

Have you ever heard of a channel called "Just Rolled In"? If not, I suggest you watch literally ANY video.

Still no link?



Just exactly what kinda Ecoboost troll are you, posting yer bs all over the hybrid engine fire thread???

As far as I can tell, you got no dog in this fight...

 

[swtiming8]

That's a big part of it. The heightened occurrence of premature engine failure is more in a statistical sense than some ubiquitous inevitability.

Precisely 3 out of how many built? The sky is falling, the sky is falling

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