Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
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Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of the previous recall number 22V-859.
If you own a 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport or Ford Escape, be sure to consult the NHTSA recalls portion of the website and type in the specific VIN of your vehicle to see if this current recall applies to you.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 24V187000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 42,652
Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Ford Bronco recall, please contact Ford Motor Company directly.
