2020–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape Fuel System Recall 25V165000 (Ford 25S21)

NHTSA recall 25V165000 (Ford recall 25S21) covers about 33,576 2020–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Mar 14, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V165000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

33,576
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2023
model years
Mar 14, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

The risk

A fuel 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 update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 22, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Ford recall number 25S21

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V165000 as 25S21. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25S21 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 Sport2021–2023All Bronco Sport recalls
Ford Escape2020–2022All Escape recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 14, 2025
Owner notification
Apr 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 25V165000

  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 25V165000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V165000 or 25S21). 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 25V165000?

NHTSA recall 25V165000 (Ford recall 25S21) covers about 33,576 2020–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Mar 14, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V165000?

NHTSA's record for 25V165000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel 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 25V165000?

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 25V165000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 22, 2025 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 25V165000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25S21. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25S21) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V165000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V165000, 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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