FORD BRONCO SPORT 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V859000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-02-28 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S73
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 521746
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
