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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V859000

2022 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2023 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport — Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Published November 21, 2022 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V859000, published November 21, 2022 and initiated November 18, 2022. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2022 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2023 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport — Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

What to do

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2022 FORD ESCAPE | 2021 FORD ESCAPE | 2023 FORD ESCAPE | 2020 FORD ESCAPE | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2023 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport — Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V859000 on November 21, 2022. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)