23 recalls covering model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
A part called the lower control arm connects the front wheel to the vehicle and helps hold it in place. On these vehicles, the ball joint at the end of that arm may have been installed or repaired incorrectly at the factory, so the control arm can come apart from the front wheel. If that happens while you are driving, you can lose control of the vehicle. Ford says do not drive these vehicles until they have been fixed.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
An engine block heater is the plug-in warmer some vehicles have to help the engine start in very cold weather. On these Fords and Lincolns the heater can crack and leak coolant, and the leak can cause an electrical short when the heater is plugged in. That short can start a fire. Ford is telling owners not to plug in the block heater at all until the vehicle is fixed. Dealers will replace it, or seal it off and remove the cord, free.
A fuel injector — the part that sprays gasoline into the engine — can crack and leak fuel under the hood. Gasoline dripping onto hot engine or exhaust parts can start a fire. Dealers can update the engine software now as a temporary measure; the full repair, a new fuel rail and injectors, is expected around July 2026. Vehicles already fixed under the earlier related recalls still need this new final repair.
A software error affects the backup camera. The screen may show a blank image when you shift into reverse, so you cannot see what is behind the vehicle. Or the camera picture may stay on the screen after you have shifted out of reverse, which can distract you while driving forward. Either situation raises the risk of a crash. A dealer will update the rearview camera software free of charge.
These vehicles had an earlier repair done incorrectly. A fuel injector, the part that sprays gasoline into the engine, can crack and let fuel leak out under the hood. Engine and exhaust parts nearby get very hot, so leaking gasoline there can catch fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside, but a fuel smell should be taken seriously. Dealers will update the engine software free.
These vehicles were brought in for an earlier recall, but the fix was not done correctly. The computers that manage the electrical system and the engine may not notice when the 12-volt battery is running low. Without that warning, things like your hazard lights can stop working, or the vehicle can lose power while you are driving. Dealers will reload the correct software into both computers free of charge.
The 12-volt battery is the regular car battery that runs the lights, radio and other electrical parts. On these trucks that battery can wear out and quit all at once. If it does, you can lose electrical items including your hazard flashers, or lose power to the wheels while driving. Dealers will check the battery and replace it if needed, free. Even if your vehicle was fixed under the earlier recall, it needs this new repair.
Reported 2024-09-13 · Campaign 24V683000 · Model years: 2024
The computers that manage your engine and electrical system may not notice when the 12-volt battery is running low. If the charge drops without being detected, things can stop working — including your hazard lights — or the vehicle can lose drive power while you are on the road. The fix is a free software update at the dealer. Important: if your vehicle already had the earlier repair for this same problem under recall 24V-267, it still needs this new fix.
Reported 2024-08-09 · Campaign 24V594000 · Model years: 2023, 2024
The electric motor that drives the front windshield wipers can stop working. If it fails, the wipers will not move at all. In rain, snow, or road spray you could suddenly be left looking through a wet, dirty windshield with no way to clear it. A Ford dealer will check the wiper motor and install a new one if it is needed, at no cost to you. Owner letters went out in December 2024.
The computers that control the body and the powertrain may not notice when the 12-volt battery's charge is running down. If a low battery goes undetected, you can lose electrical features such as the hazard lights, or the vehicle can lose drive power while you are on the road. Dealers will reprogram both control modules at no cost to you. Ford mailed owner notification letters on June 4, 2024.
Reported 2024-03-22 · Campaign 24V223000 · Model years: 2023
Some Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles left the factory with tires that were not made correctly. A tire built wrong can behave unpredictably on the road, and the driver may lose the ability to steer and control the vehicle. The notice does not describe any warning signs you would feel or see beforehand. A dealer will inspect the tires and replace any that are faulty, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed in April 2024.
Reported 2024-03-08 · Campaign 24V187000 · Model years: 2022, 2023
Ford is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles with the 1.5-liter engine. A fuel injector, the part that sprays gasoline into the engine, can crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. If that gasoline reaches something hot, such as the engine or exhaust parts, it can start a fire. Dealers will update the engine software so it can detect a leak and will add a drain tube, all free. Letters were mailed April 24, 2024.
Reported 2023-01-23 · Campaign 23V021000 · Model years: 2023
The anti-lock brake unit on some 2023 Bronco Sports may have valves inside that were damaged when they were built, and the unit can leak internally. If that happens, the brake pedal may sink farther toward the floor than you expect, which is unsettling when you need to stop quickly. The vehicle may also move unexpectedly when Auto Hold is holding it in place. Ford dealers will replace the whole anti-lock brake unit at no cost.
These Escape and Bronco Sport models with the 1.5-liter engine have fuel injectors — the parts that spray gasoline into the engine — that can crack. A cracked injector lets fuel leak out under the hood, where the engine and exhaust get very hot. Leaking gasoline near hot parts can catch fire. The dealer fix is new engine software that watches for a leak, plus a drain tube that carries any leaking fuel away from hot parts. Cars fixed under the earlier recall need this newer repair too.
Reported 2022-10-20 · Campaign 22V787000 · Model years: 2022
On some 2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs, the bracket holding the fuel pump's electronic control box may not be properly attached to the fuel tank. If the bracket comes loose, that control box can fail, and the engine can shut off while you are driving. Losing engine power in traffic raises the chance of a crash. The fix is a new fuel tank, which the dealer installs at no cost to you.
Reported 2022-09-14 · Campaign 22V686000 · Model years: 2022, 2023
When you turn on the headlights, the parking lights may flicker instead of shining steadily. Lights that flicker make it harder for other drivers to see your vehicle and judge where it is, which raises the chance of a crash. Because of this, the vehicle does not meet the federal rule covering lamps and reflectors. The fix is a new LED driver module, and dealers have been installing it since owners were notified in March 2023.
Reported 2022-03-25 · Campaign 22V191000 · Model years: 2021, 2022
These vehicles have a part on the engine called an oil separator housing. On the recalled vehicles that housing can crack, and engine oil can leak out. If the oil drips onto hot parts such as the engine or exhaust, it can catch fire. A dealer will look at the oil separator for cracks or leaks and replace the part and its seals if needed. Watch for oil spots under the car or a burning smell while you wait for service.
Reported 2021-11-23 · Campaign 21V922000 · Model years: 2021, 2022
The rear brake material on these vehicles may have been made wrong, which can hurt how well the vehicle stops. In some situations you would have to push the brake pedal harder than normal, and the vehicle would take a longer distance to come to a stop. The notice says dealers will replace the front brake pads at no charge. Nothing about the brakes looks different from the outside, so a dealer has to do the work.
Reported 2021-10-15 · Campaign 21V809000 · Model years: 2021
The glass panel in the moonroof may not have been glued to its frame properly when the vehicle was built. If the bond is weak, the whole piece of glass can come off the roof while you are driving. That leaves a large piece of glass in the road behind you, which can hit another car or a person and cause a crash or injury. A dealer will check the date code on your glass and replace it if needed, for free.
Reported 2021-08-10 · Campaign 21V625000 · Model years: 2021, 2022
The fuel pump assembly inside the gas tank can leak, so fuel reaches the engine at too low a pressure. The engine can then stall while you are driving. A stall can happen in traffic or at highway speed, which raises the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost. Owners were sent an early notice in September 2021 and a follow-up letter in December 2021 once the repair was available.
Reported 2021-02-16 · Campaign 21V075000 · Model years: 2021
The rear subframe is the metal cradle underneath the back of the vehicle that holds the rear suspension in place. On some of these SUVs, the bolts that fasten that assembly may be loose or missing entirely. If those bolts are not tight, the rear end may not stay where it should, which can change how the vehicle steers and handles. The back of the vehicle may also hold up poorly if someone hits you from behind.
Reported 2021-02-16 · Campaign 21V074000 · Model years: 2021
Some of these SUVs were built with the wrong front lower control arms. Control arms are the parts that connect each front wheel to the body and keep the wheel pointed and positioned correctly. Because the wrong parts were installed, the vehicle may not steer or handle the way it should, especially in a sudden turn or swerve, and it could be more likely to tip over.
Reported 2021-01-15 · Campaign 21V011000 · Model years: 2021
The rear axle unit on these vehicles may not have enough oil inside it. Running low on that lubricant can make the rear drive unit lock up. If it locks up while you are driving, the vehicle can lose power to the wheels and become hard to control. Dealers will check the oil level, top it up if it is low, and replace the whole unit if it is too low. All free of charge.