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A cracked fuel injector may leak and cause a fire
By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
April 16, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 42,652 model year 2022-2023 Bronco Sports and model year 2022 Escapes with 1.5L engines.
This is an expansion of a recall issued in late 2022
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube free of charge.
Owners will be notified by mail in April 2024.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16.
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Posted: 2024-04-16 12:33:35