NHTSA recall 22V859000
Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
- Vehicles affected
- 521,746
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Description
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.
Issue
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Consequence Summary
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Related to
Rework Generation 2
- 22V191000
Recall not found in current collection
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 22V859000 · Updated October 15, 2026
