Aug 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor ( F ) is recalling about

85,000 Explorer SUVs equipped with the Police Interceptor

Utility package over concerns of an engine fire, the National

Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

In the event of a motor failure, oil and fuel may be

released into the engine compartment and accumulate near

ignition sources, possibly resulting in a fire, the regulator

said.

The recall affects SUVs from model years 2020-2022 equipped

with 3.3L hybrid and gas engines.

Ford's Explorer with the Police Interceptor Utility package

is equipped with better powertrain options, structural

reinforcement and cargo storage when compared to the base model

sold to civilians.