Ford recollects practically 519,000 U.S. automobiles over hearth dangers By Reuters

By David Shepardson

(Reuters) – Ford Motor (NYSE:) Co is recalling practically 519,000 sport utility automobiles (SUVs) in the US over hearth dangers from attainable cracked gas injectors and can urge homeowners to have their automobiles inspected, it mentioned on Thursday.

America’s No.2 automaker by gross sales mentioned the recall covers 2020-2023 mannequin 12 months Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs with 3 cylinder, 1.5 liter engines, together with many additionally recalled in April as a result of an oil separator housing might crack and develop a leak that would trigger an engine hearth.

Ford mentioned when engines within the SUVs lined by the newest recall are working, a cracked gas injector might trigger gas or gas vapor to build up close to scorching surfaces, doubtlessly leading to hearth below the hood.

As soon as repairs can be found sellers will replace car software program to detect whether or not a gas injector is cracked and supply a dashboard message to alert drivers.

“If a strain drop within the gas rail is detected, engine energy will robotically be lowered to reduce any danger, whereas additionally permitting clients to drive to a protected location and cease the car and prepare for service,” Ford added.

Sellers may even set up a tube draining gas from the cylinder head and away from scorching surfaces and examine for extreme gas odor close to the highest of the engine.

Ford mentioned it has 54 complete experiences of 1.5 liter under-hood fires, together with 4 with cracked gas injectors. About 13 others have been most likely brought on by a leaking gas injector.

There aren’t any deaths linked to the recall.

Ford mentioned it’s not telling homeowners to cease driving automobiles below this recall. The corporate initiatives a low failure charge for gas injectors experiencing exterior leaks.