Ford is recalling over 125,000 hybrid electric vehicles, citing an increased risk of fire.<br /><br />What Happened: As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, the 125,322 affected vehicles include certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles. The vehicles are either hybrid electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.<br /><br />The engine may fail prematurely, causing engine oil and/or fuel vapor to leak near ignition sources, increasing the risk of fire, Ford said. The automaker is yet to identify a possible remedy to the issue and expects it to be available by the fourth quarter.<br /><br />The company has also advised users to shut off the engine in case of unexpected engine noises, vehicle power reduction, or smoke.
