The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V467000·Announced 2025-07-11

Ford Bronco Sport and Escape fuel injectors may crack and leak

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines because a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. 694,271 vehicles affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Mechanical defect in a pressurised fuel component that can leak fuel onto hot engine parts, which the manufacturer states increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The action covers 694,271 vehicles.

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. According to the manufacturer, 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 engine control software and replace the high pressure fuel rail assembly and the fuel injector, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software free of charge.

Owners should watch for the notification letter from Ford and book the remedy with a dealer when parts are available.

The recalled product

Product
FORD BRONCO SPORT, ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
694,271

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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