Ford Bronco Sport, Escape (2020-2023): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 22V859000 · Nov 18, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
521,746
vehicles affected
521,746
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V859000
- Date
- Nov 18, 2022
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 521,746
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Fuel injection system
- Model years
- 2020-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Bronco Sport | 2021-2023 |
| Ford | Escape | 2020-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V859000?
2 models: Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2023), Ford Escape (2020-2023), about 521,746 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V859000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.