Ford Kuga was recalled under the maker’s own code 22S47 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 22S47
Ford Kuga
- United States
- 22V484 · filed 7 July 2022
- Canada
- 2022366 · filed 7 July 2022
- European Union
- A12/00142/24 · published 26 January 2024
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Fire (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 568 days later.
The defect, as America published it
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick 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.
The remedy, as America published it
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. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.