The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V165000·Announced 2026-02-03

Ford Escape and Bronco Sport fuel injector fire risk recall

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired under other recalls. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel, increasing fire risk in the engine compartment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a risk-of-harm scenario involving potential fuel leaks and fire hazards in the engine compartment. No injuries, illnesses, or fatalities have been reported. The score of 3 (High) applies per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly under recall campaigns 22V-859 or 24V-187.

The affected vehicles may have a fuel injector that can crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source—such as a hot engine or exhaust components—can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy is a free software update to the powertrain control module (PCM), which dealers will install at no charge. Owners were notified by mail on April 22, 2025. Approximately 33,576 vehicles are affected.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel Injection System
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire-risk
Affected units
33,576

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ESCAPE
  • BRONCO SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · FORD

Same category