Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs across the United States after determining that defective fuel injectors could increase the risk of engine fires.
This recall targets certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape models equipped with 1.5-liter engines, stemming from reports that fuel injectors may crack and leak gasoline 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,” wrote the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a July 15 statement.
Recall notices have been sent to consumers who have purchased these cars in recent years, with the NHTSA stating that this notice “expands and replaces” certain other recalls from the company.
Ford acknowledged receiving reports of underhood fires related to this issue but said that, to date, no injuries have been attributed to these incidents, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The company is issuing a momentary fix to mitigate immediate risk: all affected vehicles will receive an engine control software update capable of detecting leaking injectors, alerting drivers, and reducing fire potential until a permanent remedy is finalized and implemented nationwide, according to Reuters.
“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,” wrote Ford in a statement sent to Fox News.
This recall is one of many that have been issued for Ford in recent months. The company has most recently issued a notice about low-pressure fuel pumps, which could cause engines to stall, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
As of May 15, 2025, Ford had issued the most recalls of any auto producer in the country. Ford was leading the way with a concerning total of 51 recalls during that span, a number that has assuredly increased over the last two months, per Car Edge.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen had issued only 14 recalls, and General Motors had issued 11 recalls during the same timeframe, ranking second and third.