Ford recalls 518K SUVs in US due to possible fuel leak, fire hazard

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 500,000 sports cars across the United States due to a fire hazard caused by a possible cracked fuel injector.

Ford, the second largest car dealer in the US, said that although the likelihood of a fire was rare, it was forced to offer the recall after being informed of at least 20 such incidents. The recall covers the company̵[ads1]7;s Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs produced between the 2020 and 2023 model years.

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Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 500,000 sports cars across the United States due to a fire hazard caused by a possible cracked fuel injector. (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)

According to the company, a cracked fuel injector can cause fuel vapor to collect and result in a fire under the vehicle’s hood. Repairs are not yet available, but Ford is working on a software update that will alert owners if the vehicle’s fuel injector is compromised.

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“If a drop in fuel rail pressure is detected, engine power will automatically be reduced to minimize any risk, while allowing customers to drive to a safe location and stop the vehicle and arrange for service,” the company said in a statement.

The recall covers the company’s Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs produced between the 2020 and 2023 model years. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters/Reuters)

Despite the recall, Ford is not urging consumers to stop driving the affected models. Instead, the company says that if drivers suspect there is a problem with their vehicle, they should take it to a dealer and have it inspected.

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In cases where there is a problem, Ford will replace the cracked fuel injector. The company also extends its warranties to cover a cracked fuel injector for up to 15 years.