More Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk
A cracked fuel injector is to blame for this expansion of an earlier recall
After a much larger recall in 2022, Ford is recalling an additional 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years because a fuel injector may crack and leak gasoline inside the engine compartment, which could cause a fire. Only vehicles with the 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine are included in the recall.
Ford SUV Recall Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Ford Bronco Sport SUVs manufactured between Oct. 17, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023
• Ford Escape SUVs manufactured between Oct. 17, 2022, and Dec. 15, 2022
The problem: A cracked fuel injector could allow fuel or fuel vapor to contact a hot surface and potentially ignite.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel injectors, update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection, and install a drain tube, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Ford at 866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign number: 24V187. Ford’s own number for this recall is 24S16.
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