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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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 were mailed on April 24, 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.
What this recall means for you
A fuel injector on certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. If fuel leaks near hot engine or exhaust parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will update the engine control software to add fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. This recall expands previous recall 22V-859.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your VIN for open recalls. The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco Sport | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2022 |