At the moment, it feels like not a week passes withoutFordissuing a recall. The automaker can’t catch a break at the minute and, yet again, it’s issuedanother recall, this time affecting two of itspopular SUVs.
The automaker is recalling 33,576 units of the 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport due to a potential fire risk. In thesevehicles, racked fuel injectors could cause a gasoline leak under the hood, which, if exposed to high temperatures, may lead to ignition.
Ford reports the following affected vehicles:
The Backstory
This recall is an expansion of a previous campaign due to an issue with the earlier repair. Ford had initially attempted to address the problem with a software update, but the vehicles included in this new recall did not receive the correct Powertrain Control Module (PCM) code.
Ford’s timeline for this recall outlines the events leading to the new action. In November 2024, Ford’s Critical Concern Group became aware of the incomplete software upgrade campaign and decided to launch an investigation.
The investigation revealed that the software from the service tool was not always the most up-to-date version. By January 2025, the team began cross-referencing the data to identify which vehicles had not received the correct update.
Dealers will assess each vehicle using a Software Validation Form in the Professional Technician System to determine if the update is needed.
It was found that more than 90 percent of the previously repaired SUVs had received the correct code. The new fixes will address the remaining vehicles that still require the proper update.
Ford has not received any reports of injuries related to this issue. However, the company is aware of four fires under the hood, though it cannot confirm if they are linked to the cracked fuel injector problem.
How It’s Being Remedied
Ford will recall the affected vehicles to install the correct PCM software upgrade. Dealers will assess each vehicle using a Software Validation Form in the Professional Technician System to determine if the update is needed.
If customers have already paid for repairs related to this issue, they can request reimbursement from Ford. Owners will receive notifications about the recall starting June 02, 2025.
How-To Geek’s Take
It’s crucial to address any recall affecting your vehicle. By law, repairs are free for owners, so it’s important to prioritize fixing the issue—especially if there’s a potential fire risk.
The latest recall is yet another blow for the automaker. Just last week, we reported that the NHTSA has launched asignificant safety investigationthat could impact nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickups.
Just weeks prior to that, we again reported news that Ford hadannounced five recalls. The recall for the associated vehicles involves backup camera issues, powertrain electric system problems, and power window concerns.
The automaker issued close to 30 separate recalls in 2025 alone, affecting a wide range of models across its lineup. With the recalls continuing to pile up, it poses the question—when will it all end?
To be fair, safety recalls are fairly common. Granted, the sheer volume of recalls from one automaker is slightly concerning, but Ford appears to be handling each recall promptly, which is just as well.
