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

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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Ford is recalling certain Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5 L EcoBoost engines due to a fuel injector defect that could lead to engine compartment fires.

What this Transport Canada vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on March 8, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Vehicle Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to read it as a data point about the issuing system: how quickly Health Canada detected the hazard, how precise the geographic or product-identifier scope is, and whether similar notices have clustered in the same category or region in the last 90 days. Cluster patterns frequently precede a broader regulatory action — a single localized Transport Canada vehicle recall is isolated; three of them within a quarter often indicate a supply-chain, infrastructure, or seasonal driver that will keep producing notices until something structural changes.

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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 This recall, originally published under Transport Canada Recall 2022658, has been replaced by recall number 2025-376.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.

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Transport Canada vehicle recall.

What is this Transport Canada vehicle recall about?
Ford is recalling certain Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5 L EcoBoost engines due to a fuel injector defect that could lead to engine compartment fires.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
Browse the full Vehicle Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/ca/recalls/vehicles/ for the latest updates from Health Canada and other agencies.