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2020–2023 Ford Escape recall — NHTSA 22V859000

Ford Motor Company · 22V859000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
22V859000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Ford
Model
Escape
Model year(s)
2020–2023
Affected component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Report received

Summary

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V859000

Consequence

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.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 22V859000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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