Vehicle recall 22V191000 · March 25, 2022
Ford Escape and Bronco Sport
The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V191000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 25, 2022
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22S21
- Owner notification
- April 18, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 345,451
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Ford Escape (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
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