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NHTSA Recall 22V859000: Fuel injection system (fuel system)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 521,746 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Bronco Sport.

521,746
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (February 28)
NHTSA campaign22V859000
Manufacturer campaign22S73
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Report receivedNovember 18, 2022
Owner notificationFebruary 28, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V859000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Bronco Sport2021, 2022, 2023
Ford Escape2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.