Ford Recalls Escape and Bronco Sport Models Over Fuel Injector Fire Risk
Ford is recalling certain Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5 L EcoBoost engines due to a fuel injector defect that could lead to engine compartment fires.
What Happened
Ford has issued a recall for specific vehicle models due to a defect where a fuel injector may crack. If a crack occurs, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. This recall, originally published under Transport Canada Recall 2022658, has been replaced by recall number 2025-376.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall specifically affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. The following models and years are included:
- 2020 Ford Escape
- 2021 Ford Escape
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2022 Ford Escape
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport\n
What You Should Do
Ford will notify affected owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealership. Authorized dealers will update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks and install a drain tube. Additionally, Ford is providing an extended warranty of 15 years or 240,000 km to cover the replacement of cracked injectors.
Why This Matters
A fuel leak in the engine compartment creates a significant risk of fire, which poses a safety hazard to vehicle occupants and others nearby.
Source
Information provided by Health Canada and Transport Canada.
Source: Health Canada Official Notice
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