Ford Bronco Sport, Escape: Fuel injection system

Date

March 8, 2024

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Bronco Sport (2022, 2023); Ford Escape (2022)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

42652

What can happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.

Owner notification date

April 24, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

24S16

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

XL3 Injector · High Pressure Fuel Injector · HX7G-9F597-BC

Recall number

24V187000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford Bronco Sport, Escape: Fuel injection system (Nov. 18, 2022)
• Related recall: Ford Bronco Sport, Escape: Fuel injection system (March 14, 2025)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.