Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Lincoln Are Recalling Vehicles With The 2.5 Liter Engine, While Toyota Warns Of Airbags Concerns With The Corolla Cross

Engine Failure May Cause Fire

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 125,322

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. The remedy is currently under development. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 12, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V384000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 96,007

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.