Iconic carmaker urgently recalls 690,000 motors over ‘fuel leak' that could spark a fire – is yours at risk?
SCREECHING HALT Iconic carmaker urgently recalls 690,000 motors over 'fuel leak' that could spark a fire – is yours at risk?
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AN ICONIC carmaker has recalled hundreds of thousands of motors over fears they could spark fires and your car could be affected.
The car giant was forced to issue the recall after a fuel system issue came to light.
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Concerns have been raised over an issue with the motor's fuel injectors
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Ford issued a recall of nearly 700,000 motors after concerns were raised around cracked fuel injectors.
The firm issued a notice to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
It confirmed that the issue leading to the recall centred on a cracked fuel injector.
Serious concerns were raised that the damaged injector could lead to a fuel leak which in turn could lead to fires erupting from the vehicles.
The issue affects Ford Escape and Ford Bronco Sport models with a total of 694,271 cars hit by the notice.
Ford Escapes made between 2020 and 2022 and Ford Bronco Sports made between 2021 and 2024 are reportedly affected by the recall.
It is the latest in a string of recalls issued by the American motor firm this year.
The fuel injector issue is reportedly only affecting American vehicles with the Ford Bronco Sport not officially sold in the UK.
Bronco Sports and Ford Escapes equipped with 1.5 litre engines are being hit by the recall.
The NHTSA report said: 'Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
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'A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. 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 remedy is currently under development. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.
'Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 18, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available."
Ford mechanics are yet to find a long term fix for the problem but a free temporary software update, expected to address the issue, is due to be offered up.
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Ford escapes made between 2020 and 2022 have been hit by the recall
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The American firm is working on a solution to the issue
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Owners will reportedly be notified when a final solution to the problem has been found.
Ford owners can check if their motor has been affected in the recall online.
Both Ford and the government offer this service with motorists urged to check their registration plate using the online service.
The American car firm has reportedly been looking into issues with cracked fuel injectors since 2022.
According to the NHTSA report the company's field review committee approved recalls in November 2022, March 2024 and March 2025.
Concerns were raised that if fuel leaks from a cracked injector into a hot engine compartment it could spark a blaze.
The Sun has contacted Ford for comment.
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