NHTSA recall 22V-859 (22V859000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 18, 2022 - about 521,746 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V859000
- Also written as
- 22V-859
- Manufacturer number
- 22S73
- Reported
- November 18, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~521,746
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-859 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.