2020–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape Engine & Cooling Recall 22V191000 (Ford 22S21)

NHTSA recall 22V191000 (Ford recall 22S21) covers about 345,451 2020–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Mar 25, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V191000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

345,451
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Mar 25, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine & cooling (engine, oil/lubrication)

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.

The risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 18, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 22S21

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V191000 as 22S21. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S21 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 Escape2020–2022All Escape recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 25, 2022
Owner notification
Apr 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 22V191000

  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 22V191000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V191000 or 22S21). 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 22V191000?

NHTSA recall 22V191000 (Ford recall 22S21) covers about 345,451 2020–2022 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Mar 25, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V191000?

NHTSA's record for 22V191000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V191000?

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 22V191000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 18, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 22V191000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S21. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S21) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V191000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V191000, 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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