KZRV ESCAPE 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Make : KZRV | Model : ESCAPE | Year : 2020 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V859000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2023-02-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-11-18 | Date Added to Database: 2022-11-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S73 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 521746 | ||
Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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. |