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Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2022-2023 model years due to concerns about cracked fuel injectors that could lead to fuel leaks and increase the risk of engine fires. The company plans to address the issue by updating the affected vehicles' engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and installing a drain tube, and will be sending notices to owners this month.
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs due to fuel injectors that can crack, causing gasoline to leak onto hot engine surfaces and potentially start fires. The recall remedy includes installing a tube to direct gasoline away from hot areas and updating engine control software to detect pressure drops and reduce engine power. The company has reports of under-hood fires and warranty replacements of fuel injectors, but no crashes or injuries. Critics argue that the recall is a temporary fix and that NHTSA should do more to ensure that recalls address the root causes of vehicle problems.
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs due to fuel leaks from the fuel injectors that can cause fires, but the recall remedy does not include repairing the fuel leaks. Instead, dealers will install a tube to direct gasoline away from hot surfaces and update engine control software. The company has reports of fires and warranty replacements of fuel injectors but no crashes or injuries. Critics, including the Center for Auto Safety, argue that the recall remedy is insufficient and that NHTSA should do more to ensure that recalls fix the root causes of vehicle problems.
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs due to fuel leaks that can cause fires, but the remedy does not include repairing the fuel injectors. Instead, dealers will install a tube to redirect gasoline away from hot surfaces and update engine control software. Ford has reports of fires and warranty replacements but no crashes or injuries. Critics call the recall a "Band-aid type" fix and urge NHTSA to ensure recalls address root causes. NHTSA says it will closely track the recall's performance using field data and advises owners to contact their dealership or Ford with questions.