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NHTSA Recall 24V187000: Fuel injection system (fuel system)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,652 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Bronco Sport.

42,652
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (April 24)
NHTSA campaign24V187000
Manufacturer campaign24S16
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Report receivedMarch 8, 2024
Owner notificationApril 24, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.

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 24V187000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Bronco Sport2022, 2023
Ford Escape2022

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.