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Ford Motor Company - Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Published: March 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V187000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Affected Products
Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V187000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V187000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S16 |
| Potentially affected | 42652 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |