2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) Engine Recall 23V380000 (Ford 23S27)

NHTSA recall 23V380000 (Ford recall 23S27) covers about 125,322 2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA May 26, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V380000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

125,322
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2023
model years
May 26, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair 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 risk

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

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 replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Status: NHTSA lists May 3, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23S27

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V380000 as 23S27. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S27 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 Escape2020–2023All Escape recallsYears to avoid
Ford Maverick2022–2023All Maverick recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Corsair2021–2023All Corsair recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 26, 2023
Owner notification
May 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V380000

  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 23V380000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V380000 or 23S27). 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 23V380000?

NHTSA recall 23V380000 (Ford recall 23S27) covers about 125,322 2020–2023 Ford & Lincoln (3 models) vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA May 26, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V380000?

NHTSA's record for 23V380000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V380000?

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 23V380000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists May 3, 2024 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 23V380000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S27. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S27) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V380000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V380000, 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.

Related recalls

Latest Ford recallsNewest recallsAll recall campaignsRecalls by brand