Ford recently announced that they're recalling tens of thousands of vehicles due to the risk of an engine fire.
Ford Recalls 33,000+ Vehicles Over Potential Engine Fire Risk
Automotive manufacturers are no strangers to recalls. Ford has had several this year already. And now, there’s another one on the horizon. This time around, Ford is recalling tens of thousands of its vehicles due to a risk of engine fire. If you own one of the over 33,000 vehicles on the recall list, you’ll need to schedule a repair promptly. Car fires are wildly dangerous and should be taken extremely seriously.
Which Cars Is Ford Recalling?
Ford is recalling over 33,000 vehicles, including the:
- 2020 Escape
- 2021 Escape
- 2022 Escape
- 2021 Bronco Sport
- 2022 Bronco Sport
- 2023 Bronco Sport
If this recall issue feels familiar, that’s because it is. While it’s not been reported as a re-recall, many of the vehicles included in this list were also repaired under previous recalls due to the same issue. According to the NHTSA brief, many of these vehicles were “previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187.” If you’re unsure whether your vehicle is on the list, keep an eye on your mailbox. Ford will be mailing out owner notification letters in late April 2025.
Why Is Ford Recalling These Cars?
According to the NHTSA brief, the affected Ford vehicles are at risk of engine fires. The fuel injectors in these vehicles may crack, causing them to 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 brief warns. If you own one of the affected vehicles, minimize your use of it as much as possible and exercise additional caution when you do need to be behind the wheel until you can get it repaired.
What Is the Proposed Fix?
In order to reduce the engine fire risk, Ford dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. As is standard with repairs due to recalls, dealers will complete this fix free of charge. Don’t delay setting up this repair; engine fires are nothing to ignore.
If you want more information about this recall, or are confused by anything in your owner letter, you can reach out to Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Clarify that you’re asking about recall number 25S21. You can also call the NHTSA at 888-327-4236 with any further questions. Their number for this recall is 25V165000.
Source
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
