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Ford Bronco Sport, Escape Fuel Injector May Leak
high How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak near hot engine parts raises the chance of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V187000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In certain Ford Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines, a fuel injector inside the engine may develop a crack. If the injector cracks, fuel can leak out of it and collect inside the engine compartment. If that leaking fuel reaches an ignition source, such as a hot engine part or hot exhaust component, it can lead to a fire.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Dealers will update the engine software and install a drain tube, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V187000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.