What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA lists the 2020 Ford Escape in safety campaign 22V859000. The official record says: A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. The stated safety consequence 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. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
Compare the pattern
Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- Escape cracked fuel injector
- Ford Escape fuel leak under hood
- 1.5L Escape injector leaking
- Escape fuel system, gasoline and fuel injection system recall
- NHTSA campaign 22V859000
Symptoms in the record
- Fuel may be visible inside the engine compartment
- A fire may start near hot engine or exhaust parts
Vehicles and limits
- 2020 Ford Escape
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 22V859000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Mileage context
Campaign 22V859000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
Safety recall · NHTSA 22V859000 · Nov 18, 2022
Cracked fuel injector may leak inside the engine compartment
NHTSA lists Ford Motor Company for this campaign and returned this exact make, model and year. VIN status still needs confirmation.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Complete recall 22V859000
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
Check the VIN and record what happened
Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Ford. Save campaign 22V859000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.
Do not recreate a dangerous symptom for a photo or video.
Record reviewed in the source on August 2, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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