Ford Recalls Escape and Bronco Sport Models Due to Fuel Injector Fire Risk

What Happened

Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. On these vehicles, a fuel injector may crack, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. This recall (no. 2024160) is an expansion of a previous recall (2022-658) and has since been replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-376.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall specifically affects vehicles equipped with the 1.5 L EcoBoost engine, including:

• 2022 Ford Escape
• 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
• 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

What You Should Do

Ford will notify affected owners by mail. Owners are advised to take their vehicle to a dealership to have the engine control software updated to detect fuel injector leaks. Additionally, dealers will install a drain tube. Ford is also providing an extended warranty of 15 years or 240,000 km specifically for the replacement of cracked injectors.

Why This Matters

A fuel leak in the engine compartment creates a significant risk of fire, which could lead to vehicle damage or serious injury to occupants.

Source

Transport Canada Recall - 2024160 - FORD via Health Canada.