NHTSA Recall 22V859000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V859000; Date: Nov. 18, 2022
a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2020 Ford Escape; 2021 Ford Escape; 2022 Ford Escape; 2023 Ford Escape
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 521,778
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 19, 2022. 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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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