Ford recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles over fire risk and fuel injector issues
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Ford has recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles, including 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape models, due to a fuel injector crack that may cause fires. The recall follows previous attempts to fix the issue with software updates, but further investigation revealed the root cause, leading to a new recall and a free software update for affected vehicles. Owners are advised to have their vehicles inspected and updated at authorized dealerships.
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- Ford’s stock takes a hit, as expected cost of large recall of SUVs is disclosed MarketWatch
- Ford Motor Recalls Some Broncos, Escapes Over Fuel Injectors The Wall Street Journal
- Ford Sees $570 Million Cost From Recall Fix After Vehicle Fires Bloomberg
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