The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V165000·Announced 2025-03-14

Ford Escape fuel injector repair under earlier recalls was incorrect

Ford is recalling certain Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recalls 22V-859 or 24V-187, because a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: Risk-of-harm defect with a stated fire risk from a fuel leak, and no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187, under NHTSA campaign number 25V165000. The potential number of units affected is 33,576.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. According to NHTSA, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

The recalled product

Product
FORD ESCAPE, BRONCO SPORT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
33,576

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)

  • ESCAPE
  • BRONCO SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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