Ford Motor is recalling approximately 694,000 vehicles in the United States due to a fuel injector fault that could cause a fire. The recall affects certain Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2024 and Escape models from 2020 to 2022.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that fuel injectors in these vehicles may crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recall.
Ford is working on a permanent fix but will provide an interim software update to affected vehicles for free. This update will help detect cracked injectors and mitigate the fire risk. The company estimates the recall will cost $750 million in the second financial quarter.
Ford has faced numerous recalls this year, more than any other carmaker in a calendar year, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company attributes the high number to ongoing audits and follow-ups on past recalls that used software fixes. Ford has more than doubled its safety team to improve vehicle quality.
Last week, Ford announced another recall for 850,000 pickup trucks and SUVs due to a potential fuel-pump issue that could stall the engine. By the end of June, the company had issued 88 safety recalls.
