Ford Recalls Escape and Bronco Sport Models Over Fuel Injector Fire Risk

What Happened

Ford has issued a recall for specific vehicle models due to a defect where a fuel injector may crack. If a crack occurs, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. This recall, originally published under Transport Canada Recall 2022658, has been replaced by recall number 2025-376.

Which Products Are Affected

This recall specifically affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. The following models and years are included:

• 2020 Ford Escape
• 2021 Ford Escape
• 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
• 2022 Ford Escape
• 2022 Ford Bronco Sport\n

What You Should Do

Ford will notify affected owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealership. Authorized dealers will update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks and install a drain tube. Additionally, Ford is providing an extended warranty of 15 years or 240,000 km to cover the replacement of cracked injectors.

Why This Matters

A fuel leak in the engine compartment creates a significant risk of fire, which poses a safety hazard to vehicle occupants and others nearby.

Source

Information provided by Health Canada and Transport Canada.