Ford Recalls 1.5M Vehicles for Two Fuel Defects

Ford has issued two major recalls affecting over 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada due to significant safety defects. The first recall involves nearly 700,000 Bronco Sport (2021–2024) and Escape (2020–2022) SUVs with 1.5-liter engines, where cracked fuel injectors can cause fires, even in vehicles previously repaired under earlier recalls. An interim software update is being offered, while a permanent mechanical fix is still in development. Separately, Ford is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles—including Bronco, Explorer, F-150, Expedition, Mustang, and various Lincoln models from 2021–2023—due to faulty low-pressure fuel pumps that could cause engines to stall unexpectedly. No remedy is yet available for this fuel pump issue, but owner notifications are set to begin July 14. Ford's record-setting recalls in 2024 highlight ongoing quality and safety concerns.