Ford recall announced over Bronco fuel injector defect

Ford recall overview: 

• Who: Ford Motor Co. is recalling 42,642 of its 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles. 
• Why: The fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, leading to a fire risk.
• Where: The Ford Bronco recall is effective across the United States.

A Ford Bronco recall affecting more than 40,000 vehicles has been announced, with Ford Motor Co. saying a fuel injector issue in the vehicles could lead to fires.

The Ford recall affects 42,642 of the manufacturer’s 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles.

Ford reported the Bronco defect to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on March 8, according to the Ford recall notice.

“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 Ford Bronco recall notice says.

The Ford Bronco recall is an extension of a 2022 recall of 521,778 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles for the same reason.

Ford recall: Dealers will update software to include leak detection, install drain tube

Ford did not say if it has not received any reports of injury related to the Bronco defect recall so far. The company is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

The automaker intends to mail the Ford recall notices to customers in April. Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube free of charge to remedy the Bronco defect, according to the Ford Bronco recall.

Owners with questions about the Bronco defect may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 about recall 24S16, an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.

Ford previously recalled more than 175,000 five-door Bronco SUVs in May 2023 due to a problem with their front seat belts.

Are you affected by the Ford recall? What do you think of the Bronco defect? Let us know in the comments. 

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