2020–2023 Ford Escape, Bronco Sport recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V859000
- Reported
- November 18, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- Vehicles affected
- About 521,746
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.
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.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- Ford Bronco Sport: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Ford Escape: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ford Bronco Sport (2021, 2022, 2023); Ford Escape (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the 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.
What is the fix?
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.…
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