Ford Bronco Sport and Escape fuel injector fire risk recall
Ford is recalling the 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape with 1.5L engines due to a fuel injector that may crack and leak fuel, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural fuel system defect with potential fire risk. However, no deaths, injuries, or confirmed fire incidents are reported in the source text. Per the severity rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard remains theoretical, the maximum score is 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L gasoline engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
When fuel leaks in the engine compartment and contacts hot engine components or exhaust parts, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange service. Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.
This recall (NHTSA Campaign 24V187000) affects approximately 42,652 vehicles and expands on previous recall 22V-859.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Hazard
- fuel-leak
- fire
- Affected units
- 42,652
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- BRONCO SPORT
- ESCAPE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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