Ford Motor recalls nearly 520,000 vehicles from the US market due to fire risk.
The fault is related to possibly cracked fuel injectors, so he is calling the owners to inspect the vehicles and verify the condition of the units.
All the vehicles are Ford sports utility vehicles, the so-called SUVs.
As announced by the second automaker in the United States, the recall covers models of the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 of Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape SUVs with 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engines.
Some of these models had already been recalled at the beginning of 2022 due to the risk of cracking in the oil separator housing, lor that could potentially start a fire from a possible leak.
Ford seeks to solve the problem in almost 520 thousand vehicles due to fire risk
In Ford’s new vehicle recall, the brand said the problem is that a cracked fuel injector could cause fuel (or fuel vapors) to collect near very hot surfaces, starting fires inside the unit. .
The call includes changing the injectors if they are cracked and updating the vehicle’s software to know if the problem persists.
In addition, the software update includes a detector of potential future problems based on the identification of a pressure drop. In that case, engine power in these SUVs will be automatically reduced to minimize risk and allow drivers to drive to safety, stop the vehicle and schedule a repair service.
Dealerships will also install pipes that will drain fuel away from hot surfaces.
Ford calls to review two models for possible fires
In deciding the November 24 recall, Ford said there have been 50 reports of fires under the hood of these 1.5-litre engines.
Additionally, there are 13 other fires that were likely caused by a leaking fuel injector.
It also said there have been no injuries to people or deaths related to the recall.
Ford also clarified that owners can continue to drive their vehicles until a service visit is scheduled due to the low failure rate for fuel injectors.
Vehicle Recalls: How They Evolve Over Time
In 2019, about 39 million vehicles and about 14 million motor vehicle parts were recalled from US roads for failure analysis.
This is much more than the 19.7 million vehicles recalled in 2010.
Vehicle recalls peaked in this country between 2014 and 2016. In 2014, for example, General Motors and the Japanese company Takata (with its airbags) were the main culprits.
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