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VehicleNov 18, 2022521,746 affected

Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

What could happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V859000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 18, 2022
Owners notified
Feb 28, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
521,746
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Maker's own recall number
22S73

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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