NHTSA Probes Ford's Recall of 43,000 SUVs Over Inadequate Fuel Leak Fix

The federal investigation questions the effectiveness of Ford's remedy for cracked fuel injectors, which could lead to fires.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Ford's recall affecting 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs.
Ford's fix involves a software update and a drain tube installation but does not replace the cracked fuel injectors.
The recall, an expansion of a previous one from November 2022, now includes vehicles from the 2022 and 2023 model years.
No injuries have been reported, but the issue could potentially cause fires due to fuel leaks near ignition sources.
Ford asserts that the current remedy is sufficient to prevent failures and protect customers, despite criticism regarding the non-replacement of injectors.