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NHTSARecalled Mar 8, 2024 · #24V187000

Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
  • 2022 Escape
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice