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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 22V859📅 Nov 21, 2022

2020–2023 Ford Escape & 2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V859000
Manufacturer recall #
22S73
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
521,746
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 28, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V859 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V859?

2020–2023 Ford Escape & 2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport. 521,746 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.