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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic carmaker urgently recalls 690,000 motors over ‘fuel leak' that could spark a fire – is yours at risk?
AN ICONIC carmaker has recalled hundreds of thousands of motors over fears they could spark fires and your car could be affected. The 3 Concerns have been raised over an issue with the motor's fuel injectors Credit: Getty Ford issued a recall of nearly 700,000 motors after concerns were raised around cracked 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 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. Read more in Motors The issue affects 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 The fuel injector issue is reportedly only affecting American vehicles with the Ford Bronco Sport not officially sold in the UK. Most read in Motors 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. Ford sued by family over 'failure' to warn public about deadly defect in one of brand's most popular trucks '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 '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 Ford 3 Ford escapes made between 2020 and 2022 have been hit by the recall Credit: Getty 3 The American firm is working on a solution to the issue Credit: Getty Owners will reportedly be notified when a final solution to the problem has been found. Both 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 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 Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic carmaker urgently recalls 690,000 motors over ‘fuel leak' that could spark a fire – is yours at risk?
Nearly 700,000 motors have been hit by the recall SCREECHING HALT Iconic carmaker urgently recalls 690,000 motors over 'fuel leak' that could spark a fire – is yours at risk? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Concerns have been raised over an issue with the motor's fuel injectors Credit: Getty 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. Ford sued by family over 'failure' to warn public about deadly defect in one of brand's most popular trucks '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. 3 Ford escapes made between 2020 and 2022 have been hit by the recall Credit: Getty 3 The American firm is working on a solution to the issue Credit: Getty 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.
The Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic carmaker urgently recalls 690,000 motors over ‘fuel leak' that could spark a fire – is yours at risk?
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. 3 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. Ford sued by family over 'failure' to warn public about deadly defect in one of brand's most popular trucks '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. 3 3 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. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
Epoch Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Epoch Times
More Than 70,000 Ford SUVs Recalled in Canada Due to Engine Fire Risk
Ford has added the 2024 Ford Bronco to a growing list of recalled vehicles due to an engine risk that could cause the vehicles to light on fire. The new recall only applies to the Ford Bronco with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine, according to the notice posted July 14 by Transport Canada. Prior recall notices were issued in March on Ford Bronco Sport vehicles from 2021 to 2023 as well as Escape models from 2020 to 2022. In total, 70,618 vehicles have now been recalled over the issue.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Ford recalls nearly 700,000 cars for fire risk. See impacted models.
Ford has recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel leak issue that may lead to fires, the car manufacturer has announced. The recall includes 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2020 to 2022 Ford Escape vehicles. According to Ford, a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. Liquid fuel or fuel vapor that accumulates near a hot surface may ignite, leading to an under-hood fire and increasing the risk of injury, Ford said in a NHTSA filing dated July 11. A fuel leak could lead to fuel odor both outside and inside the vehicle. "This safety recall supersedes the prior recalls and will include a new remedy for this issue, which is currently under development and expects to be finalized in the near future," Ford said in a statement to USA TODAY on July 16, adding there is an interim software update that will help detect cracked injectors and lower the risk of a fire. Ford said it is also recalling vehicles produced with these injectors that were not previously recalled, and the company is not aware of any injuries associated with under-hood fires related to cracked fuel injectors. The recalled models were also part of a separate recall in late June due to the possibility that the rearview camera may fail, which can increase the risk of a crash. The company offered free software updates in that case. Here's what to know about National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall no. 25V467000, and how Ford is handling it. How many vehicles have been recalled? According to a Ford spokesperson, the recall includes 687,000 vehicles in the U.S. and 694,271 vehicles if counting the U.S. and American territories like American Samoa and Puerto Rico. Impacted vehicles include: What led to the recall? Ford previously issued notices in November 2022 and March 2024 to address the risk of under-hood fires due to fuel leaks from cracked injectors in Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5 liter Dragon GTDI engines. Ford tried to fix the issue by updating the engine control software to allow it to detect a cracked fuel injector and reduce temperatures of possible ignition sources. The remedy also included adding a tube to allow fuel to drain away from surfaces that may lead to a fire. On April 11, 2024, the NHTSA opened a recall query to determine 'adequacy and safety consequences' of the previous remedy, Ford said. The NHTSA did not believe the fix got to the root cause of the issue. Ford worked over the next few months to respond to the NHTSA, and then on July 23, 2024, Ford's Critical Concern Review Group began investigating a vehicle that had an under-hood fire after receiving the update. Ford began testing the vehicle and found it had a cracked injector that led to the fire. The company spent the next nine months inspecting vehicles that had experienced under-hood fires after undergoing the update. According to Ford, the company also noted injector cracking on eight vehicles that experienced an under-hood fire; among them, six did not have updated engine control software. 'Ford is aware of no allegations of injuries associated with these (eight) fires,' the company said. On March 7, 2025, Ford approved another remedy to address a subset of vehicles that did not properly receive the software portion of the update. What should I do if I have one of these vehicles? Ford said it notified dealers about the issue on July 15 and owner notification letters should begin mailing on Aug. 18, 2025. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their engine control software updated for free. Some drivers have already received the update, so they do not need to take their vehicles in, Ford said. The company will let these drivers know if an update is needed or not. Owners can also search for their vehicle identification numbers online to see what recalls apply to their vehicles. According to Ford, a final fix is in the works and when the free solution is available, the company will let owners know via mail. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
