Ford SUV Recall - Fuel Injector Leak Risk

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Published March 11th, 2024

Detected March 8th, 2026

Summary

Transport Canada has issued recall 2024160 for certain 2022-2023 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport models due to a risk of fuel leaks from cracked fuel injectors, which could lead to engine compartment fires. Ford will notify owners to update software and install a drain tube, with an extended warranty for injector replacement.

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What changed

Transport Canada has issued recall 2024160 affecting certain 2022-2023 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. The recall addresses a potential issue where fuel injectors may crack, leading to fuel leaks in the engine compartment and posing a fire risk. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (2022-658) and is being replaced by a newer recall (2025-376).

Ford will notify affected owners by mail. Owners are advised to take their vehicles to a dealership for a software update to detect fuel injector leaks and the installation of a drain tube. Ford is also providing an extended warranty of 15 years or 240,000 km for the replacement of cracked injectors. Consumers should follow Ford's instructions for corrective actions to mitigate the safety risk.

What to do next

Review recall notice 2024160 for affected Ford models.
Ensure dealership service departments are prepared for software updates and drain tube installations.
Monitor for updated recall information (2025-376) and communicate any changes to relevant stakeholders.

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Vehicle recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2024160 - FORD

Brand(s)

FORD

Last updated

2026-03-06

Summary

Product SUV recalled by FORD Issue Vehicle - Fuel System What to do Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

Issue

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-376.

Issue:
On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall number 2022-658.

Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. The dealer will also install a drain tube. Ford will also provide an extended warranty of 15 years/240 000 km to replace cracked injectors.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details

Original published date:

2024-03-11

Alert / recall type Vehicle recall Category Vehicles - SUV Companies Published by Transport Canada Audience General public Identification number RA-75238 Transport Canada ID 2024160