Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Under Hood Fire Risk

There is an expanded recall of certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs as well as some Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs

There is a risk of under hood fires with Ford Motor Co's Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs and Maverick small pickups

A different problem causing under hood fires can also be causing an earlier recall of Lincoln Navigator and Expedition SUVs

According to media reports Friday some Escapes Lincoln Corsairs and Mavericks with 2.5 liter hybrid

Plug in hybrid powertrains have a problem where fuel and oil vapor can leak onto hot parts and catch fire

The affected Escapes Lincoln Corsairs and Mavericks will be notified by Ford beginning Aug 8 

Globally 23 reports of fires were reported with engines running but no injuries were reported the company said