Ford Recalls 125,000 Vehicles Over Engine Failures That Can Cause Fires

Ford Recalls 125,000 Vehicles Over Engine Failures That Can Cause Fires
A Ford logo during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, N.Y., on April 5, 2023. David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters
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WASHINGTON—Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday it is expanding and issuing a new recall for 125,000 sport utility vehicles and trucks because engine failures may cause a fire.

The recall covers various Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks from the 2020–2023 model years with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.