Ford Remembers Extra Than 500,000 Escapes and Bronco Sports activities

Over Thanksgiving, Ford announced a recall that impacts 518,993 Escapes and Bronco Sports activities from 2020 via the 2023 mannequin yr. Automobiles with the 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine may have a cracked gasoline injector. The excellent news for homeowners, although, is that Ford hasn’t issued a stop-driving order for this recall.

That mentioned, when you have an affected Escape or Bronco Sport, it is best to nonetheless watch out. Ford says the failure danger is low, projecting a most 0.38 p.c failure fee, but when it does occur, there’s additionally a danger of an engine fireplace. “When the engine is working, a cracked gasoline injector may trigger gasoline and/or gasoline vapor to build up close to scorching surfaces, leading to a possible beneath hood fireplace.”

It doesn’t sound just like the repair is able to go simply but, however no less than Ford appears to have plans to make it much less inconvenient for homeowners to get their automobiles fastened. “Caring for our prospects who’re affected by this potential situation is our utmost precedence,” mentioned Jim Azzouz, Ford’s head of buyer expertise mentioned in an announcement. “As soon as the restore is offered, we are going to ask prospects to schedule service with their most well-liked supplier. They’ll then make the most of our complimentary pickup and supply or a loaner to verify the restore is accomplished at their earliest comfort.”

In accordance with the discharge, the repair will:

Replace the engine management software program. To detect whether or not the gasoline injector is cracked and, if that’s the case, present a dashboard message to prospects to hunt service. Moreover, if a stress drop within the gasoline rail is detected, engine energy will routinely be diminished to reduce any danger, whereas additionally permitting prospects to drive to a protected places, and cease the automobile and prepare for service.

Set up a tube that drains gasoline from the cylinder head and away from scorching surfaces, and

Verify for extreme gasoline odor close to the highest of the engine, one other indicator of a doable situation.

Till the affected automobiles are fastened, Ford says drivers ought to be conscious that the sturdy odor of fuel is without doubt one of the first indicators of a cracked gasoline injector. For those who odor fuel or smoke, and particularly when you see smoke coming from beneath the hood, cease driving and name your supplier.

To verify whether or not your Escape or Bronco Sport is affected by the recall, you may enter your VIN right here.