2021 Ford Bronco Sport · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 25V467000 includes certain 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A fuel odour, visible leak or warning light may be present, although some vehicles show no warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA campaign 25V467000
- The manufacturer filing lists 694,271 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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Other reviewed Ford Bronco Sport conditions
2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport · Fuel system
Cracked fuel injector and underhood fire risk
A raw fuel smell or visible fuel around a 1.5L Bronco Sport can signal the cracked-injector risk covered by Ford's expanded recall.
2021 to 2023 Ford Bronco Sport · Electrical & powertrain
Sudden 12-volt battery failure and loss of drive power
A sudden electrical blackout or failure to restart after an auto stop is the pattern addressed by Ford recall 25S02 on certain Bronco Sport vehicles.
2021 to 2026 Ford Bronco Sport · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.