Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles.

April 2024

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V187000

Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a FireA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V187000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 42,652

Summary

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.

Remedy

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 previous recall number 22V-859.

Notes

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.

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