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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the recently recalled Ford Bronco and Escape vehicles due to potential cracked fuel injectors that could lead to gas leaks and engine fires. Approximately 43,000 cars manufactured between 2022 and 2023 are affected, but no injuries have been reported as of now.
Ford recalled over 44,000 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles due to potential cracked fuel injectors, coinciding with the passing of O.J. Simpson. The recall affects vehicles manufactured in 2022 and 2023. The infamous white Ford Bronco was associated with O.J. Simpson's 1994 police chase, and despite its controversial history, Ford reintroduced the vehicle in 2020.
The U.S. government's auto safety agency has swiftly initiated an investigation into a Ford recall affecting nearly 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs due to gasoline leaks from cracked fuel injectors that can lead to engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressed concerns about the adequacy of Ford's remedy, which involves installing a drain tube and implementing a software update, but does not include replacing the cracked fuel injectors. Ford has reported five under-hood fires and 14 warranty replacements of fuel injectors, but maintains confidence in the recall repairs. The company plans to extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and stated that repairs are already available, with details of the extended warranty to be released in June.
Ford is expanding a recall of nearly 43,000 of its Bronco and Escape SUVs due to concerns about fuel leaks from the fuel injectors, which could lead to fires. The recall affects 2022 Escape and 2022-2023 Bronco Sport editions with 1.5L engines. Owners can visit a Ford dealership for a free service that includes installing a drain tube and software to detect fuel leaks. This recall is an expansion of a previous one made in 2022 for similar reasons.