Ford has added the 2024 Ford Bronco to a growing list of recalled vehicles due to an engine risk that could cause the vehicles to light on fire.
The new recall only applies to the Ford Bronco with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine, according to the notice posted July 14 by Transport Canada. Prior recall notices were issued in March on Ford Bronco Sport vehicles from 2021 to 2023 as well as Escape models from 2020 to 2022. In total, 70,618 vehicles have now been recalled over the issue.
“On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment,” Transport Canada said on the recall notice, adding that owners of the affected vehicles will be informed by mail, after which mechanics at a Ford dealership can do an update to the vehicle to check if there are any fuel injector problems….