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Mexico’s Profeco Orders Inspection of 7,944 Ford Bronco Vehicles Over Safety Defects

Owners will receive free software updates plus repairs under an open‑ended campaign overseen by the consumer watchdog.

Overview

  • The alert covers 7,679 Bronco Sport units from model years 2021–2024 due to potential high‑pressure fuel‑injector fissures that can cause fuel build‑up and raise the risk of a thermal event.
  • Another 246 Bronco vehicles from 2024–2025 are flagged because the left rear door may open from inside even with the child lock engaged, increasing injury risk for second‑row passengers.
  • A further 19 Bronco 2024 units may have an incorrectly installed or missing front upper control‑arm nut, posing a risk of loss of steering control.
  • Ford and its dealers will inspect affected vehicles, update the powertrain control module software to improve leak detection, and repair or replace parts at no cost with no end date for participation.
  • Profeco will monitor compliance, and owners are urged to verify inclusion by VIN through Ford México and Profeco channels given inconsistent model lists reported by some media.