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Ford Expands Recall of Nearly 700,000 SUVs Over Fuel Injector Fire Risk

An interim software update aims to detect cracked injectors during development of a permanent repair

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Overview

  • The recall covers 694,271 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs with 1.5-liter engines from model years 2021–24 and 2020–22, replacing earlier fixes
  • Dealers will install a free engine control software update to flag injector cracks and reduce underhood fire hazards
  • Ford identified eight underhood fires tied to cracked fuel injectors, six of which involved vehicles missing the prior software remedy
  • Owner notification letters will mail by August 18, with follow-up notices to schedule the final injector repair once available
  • The automaker anticipates the field service action to cost about $570 million as it works with suppliers on a lasting solution