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2020-2023 Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape recall: fuel injection system

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 18, 2022. It covers about 521,746 vehicles.

vehicles affected
521,746
reported
Nov 18, 2022
owners notified
Feb 28, 2023
related complaints
651

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
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. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V‑191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V‑191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall number 22V859000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 651 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 22V859000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2023 Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape fuel injection system?

Yes. Recall 22V859000, reported on November 18, 2022, covers about 521,746 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V859000?

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V‑191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V‑191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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