Large Recall NHTSA · 22V859000 Reported November 18, 2022

Cracked fuel injector may leak and cause a fire

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 521,746 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V859000
Manufacturer Campaign
22S73
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
521,746
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 18, 2022
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape and 2021-2023 bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed january 9, 2023. remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st quarter of 2023. owner notification letters were mailed february 28, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22s73. this recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22v-191. vehicles previously remedied under 22v-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 22V859000 or campaign 22S73.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V859000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V859000?

NHTSA recall 22V859000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 18, 2022. It addresses: Cracked fuel injector may leak and cause a fire. The recall affects approximately 521,746 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V859000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22S73. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.