Safety Recall 22S10 – Crankshaft – 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

February 24, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V109000

Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V109

Manufacturer FordeBay logo Motor Company

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 155

 

Summary

FordeBay logo Motor Company (FordeBay logo) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact FordeBay logo customer service at 1-866-436-7332. FordeBay logo’s number for this recall is 22S10.

 

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.

 

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May 17, 2022

Safety Recall 22S10 – Supplement #1
Certain 2021 Model Year Escape Vehicles Equipped with the 2.5L HEV Engine
Crankshaft

 

REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT

  • Parts Requirements: Updated part numbers for the Kit – Element and Gasket – Oil Filter and the Connecting Rod Bolt

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

VehicleModel YearAssembly PlantBuild Dates
Escape2021LouisvilleApril 6, 2021 through May 17, 2021

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In some of the affected vehicles, the crankshaft surface finish was improperly polished. Improper surface finish can cause excessive friction and heat, resulting in premature bearing wear and engine knocking noise.  If the vehicle is driven in this condition, it will lead to bearing failure or a broken connecting rod that may result in an engine stall, significant engine oil loss, and fire, increasing the risk of crash and injury.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to inspect the crankshaft bearing and replace engine long block if necessary. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

NOTE: It is recommended that dealers order the parts required for inspection before customer arrives.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of March 25, 2022. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to safely drive their vehicles.
  • Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES

The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER REFUNDS

  • This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.
  • Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 481216251.
  • Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
  • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with replacing the long block engine.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

Dealers are pre-approved for up to two days for a comparable rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than two rental day(s) is required from the SSSC. Contact the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site for consideration and approval if appropriate.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part NumberDescriptionOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
W718843-S439Bolt-steering column11
BE8Z-6731-AB
Ford Genuine Parts BE8Z-6731-AB Oil Filter
  • Package Dimensions: 8.128 cms (L) x 8.128 cms (W) x 8.128 cms (H)
  • Product Type: Oil Filter
  • Package Quantity: 1
  • Country Of Origin: United States
Kit – Element & Gasket – Oil Filter11
1S7Z-6840-AA
Ford 1S7Z-6840-AA - GASKET
  • Country/Region Of Manufacture: United States, Other Part Number: 1S7Z6840AA, Modified Item: No
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1S7Z-6840-AA, Non-Domestic Product: No, Part Brand: Compatible with Ford
  • Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted, Bundle Description: No, Warranty: 1 Year
  • Fitment Type: Direct Replacement, Certifications: OE, Type: GASKET
Gasket-Oil Cooler and Filter11
XO-5W20-Q1FSEngine Oil, 5W2066
1S7Z-6214-AConnecting Rod Bolt22

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part NumberDescriptionOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
*-6006-*Long Block Engine – Repair11

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part Number  DescriptionOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
*-6379-*Flywheel bolt66
*-6625-*Gasket – Oil tube11
*-6659-*Gasket – Oil pump11
*-8255-*Gasket – Water Outlet11
*-8507-*Gasket – Water Pump11
*-8527-*O-Ring, Water Pump11
*-9229-*Fuel Kit O-Ring11
* -9439-*Gasket – Intake Manifold44
*-9448-*Gasket – Exhaust Manifold11
*-3D677-*Steering Column Seal11
*-4B496-*Bolt & Washer – Drive Shaft33
*-9D476-*Gasket – EGR Valve22
W500304-*Bolt – Exhaust gas22
W500623-*Disc clutch bolt66
W704474-*Stud from cylinder head to Exhaust77
W708176-*Nut M10-Exhaust77

 


CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR ESCAPE VEHICLES — CRANKSHAFT

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the oil pan.  Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 303-00.

NOTE: It is NOT necessary to remove the bumper cover and subframe. The catalytic converter can be unbolted and positioned aside within the engine compartment to access the transmission bellhousing bolts.

2. Inspect the Crankshaft Bearing. Remove the number four (4) Connecting Rod Bearing Cap.

See Figures 1 and 2.

NOTICE: Mark the orientation of the number four (4) Connecting Rod Bearing Cap before removal.

 

3. Inspect the number four (4) connecting rod bearing surface.

 

4. Did the Bearing pass inspection indicated by example bearings 10,9, and 8 shown in Figures 1 and 2.

Passes Inspection – Install the number four (4) connecting rod bearing cap, new connecting rod bolts, oil pan and new oil. Please follow WSM Procedures in Section 303-00.

• Install the connecting rod cap and bolts. Tighten in 3 stages.

Torque:

Stage 1:  89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Stage 2:  21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

Stage 3:  90°

Procedure is complete.

 

Does NOT Pass Inspection – Photo submission is required.  Open the driver’s side front door.  Take a picture of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sticker on the lower-A-pillar, and a picture of the suspect connecting rod bearing four (4) . Similar to the photos in Figures 1 and 2.

Submit the pictures to the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) for further review, and repair direction if necessary. Proceed to Step 5.

NOTE: Photos taken for SSSC submission need to have proper lighting, be clear, and have a 50kb or higher file size, to allow decision for parts replacement. Photos that are blurry or that are too dark may be rejected.

5.   Install the oil pan.  It is not necessary to torque the oil pan bolts.

6.   Tighten the two (2) transmission bolts.  One (1) on each side of the transmission.

7.   Remove the engine.  Please follow WSM Procedures in Section 303-00.

8.   Install a new long block. Please follow WSM Procedures in Section 303-00.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


Chronology :

On February 10, 2022, Ford’s Chihuahua Engine Plant (ChEP1) contacted the Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) about a potential concern related to 2.5L Escape Engine failures.

On February 11, 2022, CCRG opened a formal investigation into this matter.

Investigation revealed that between February 22 and February 23, 2021, ChEP1 produced 25 crankshafts with potentially out of specification surface finish on crankshaft connecting rod journal #4 due to an emery lapping tape breakage that resulted in incomplete polishing. The 25 suspect crankshafts were not contained.

Subsequent investigation showed that the 25 suspect crankshafts were included on a pallet of 200 parts that was forwarded to the engine assembly area. Plant records indicate the crankshafts could have been installed in any of 199 suspect engines. The 199 suspect engines were traced to 204 vehicles based on Louisville Assembly Plant traceability records (including 163 vehicles in the U.S.).

A search of Ford’s warranty database identified 15 warranty claims, including 8 claims in the U.S., for engine replacement including one report of engine stall while driving because of connecting rod bearing failure on 2021 model year Escape HEV vehicles with 2.5L engine. Warranty claims were received between May 18, 2021 and February 11, 2022.

Field return analysis indicated that the 15 failed engines have crankshafts from a batch that was produced on February 22, 2021, at ChEP1.

On February 18, 2022, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action.

Our investigation did not identify any accidents or injuries relating to this condition.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDESCAPE HYBRID2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V109-8795.PDF 214.876KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V109-1571.pdf 645.232KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Advance Notice re Advance Notice – Safety Recall 22S10 Certain 2021 Model Year Escape Vehicles Equipped with the 2.5L HEV Engine Crankshaft

RCMN-22V109-4423.pdf 155.905KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Bulletin re Safety Recall 22S10 Certain 2021 Model Year AWD Escape Vehicles Equipped with the 2.5L HEV Engine Crankshaft

RCMN-22V109-3481.pdf 600.243KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V109-7152.pdf 53.19KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1

RCLQRT-22V109-2370.PDF 211.131KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Bulletin re Safety Recall 22S10 – Supplement #1 Certain 2021 Model Year Escape Vehicles Equipped with the 2.5L HEV Engine Crankshaft

RCMN-22V109-4343.pdf 539.154KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2

RCLQRT-22V109-3867.PDF 211.231KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-22V109-9620.pdf 549.58KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3

RCLQRT-22V109-3821.PDF 211.311KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V109-3626.PDF 211.421KB

 


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