2021–2022 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) Fuel System Recall 21V625000 (Ford 21S38)

NHTSA recall 21V625000 (Ford recall 21S38) covers about 13,773 2021–2022 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Aug 10, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V625000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

13,773
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Aug 10, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

The risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 21S38

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V625000 as 21S38. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21S38 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco Sport2021–2022All Bronco Sport recalls
Ford Escape2021All Escape recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Corsair2021All Corsair recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 10, 2021
Owner notification
Dec 14, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 21V625000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V625000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V625000 or 21S38). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V625000?

NHTSA recall 21V625000 (Ford recall 21S38) covers about 13,773 2021–2022 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Aug 10, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V625000?

NHTSA's record for 21V625000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An engine stall increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V625000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V625000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 21V625000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21S38. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21S38) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V625000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V625000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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