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Network/ United States/ Ford/ 22V859000

Ford · United States · Crit

Ford Escape, Bronco Sport: Fuel system — fuel injection system

Affects Ford Escape, Bronco Sport · 2020–2023 — about 522K vehicles.

The hazard

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 to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational