"Federal Probe Launched as Ford Recalls Thousands of Bronco and Escape SUVs Over Fuel Leaks"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a Ford recall of nearly 43,000 Broncos and Escapes due to cracked fuel injectors that can cause gas leaks and engine fires. The recall affects 22,270 Bronco Sport vehicles and 20,382 Escape vehicles from 2022 and 2023 with 1.5-liter engines. Owners can have a drain tube installed and receive a free engine control software update at no cost. The recall remedy does not include replacement of the cracked fuel injector, and Ford dealers were notified on March 11, with notifications to owners beginning on April 1.