Ford is recalling over 764,000 vehicles in North America due to a potential fire hazard caused by cracked and leaking fuel injectors.According to Transport Canada, 70,618 of these vehicles are in Canada.The recall impacts specific 2020–2022 Escape and 2021–2024 Bronco Sport models equipped with 1.5L engines.If leaked fuel comes into contact with a hot engine or exhaust components, it could ignite, posing a significant fire risk.Ford has identified eight vehicles that experienced under-hood fires due to this issue, six of which lacked updated engine control software.No injuries related to the incidents have been reported.The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says Ford has been looking into its vehicles’ fuel injector issue since 2022.The company’s field review committee approved recalls in November 2022, March 2024, and March 2025, during which it performed software updates..Study finds motor vehicle fatalities on the rise in Canada .Automotive News says Ford’s recalls so far in 2025 are “more than the next five manufacturers combined.”According to the NHTSA, Ford issued 89 recalls in the first half of 2025 — from Jan. 1 to the end of June — surpassing the combined total of the next five automakers, marking the highest number since General Motors’ 77 recalls in 2014.Stellantis has the second-most recalls this year, with 18 across its Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler brands.Earlier this month, Ford also recalled one million vehicles in North America due to a faulty low-pressure fuel pump.This surge follows a pattern from last year, when the company led automakers with 31 recalls in the first half of the year, outpacing six other manufacturers combined, according to Driving.ca.So far, issues have ranged from failed trailer brakes, loss of drive power, and malfunctioning backup cameras, among others.A Ford spokesperson told Automotive News that the high number of recalls reflects the company’s proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential hardware and software issues early.“The increase in recalls reflects our intensive strategy to quickly find and fix any hardware and software issues and go the extra mile to protect customers,” the spokesperson said, implying these efforts may reduce recalls in the future..Ford suspends full-year guidance amid tariff uncertainty as EV losses narrow.Earlier this month, Ford’s field review committee authorized a recall for select vehicles to provide a free update to the engine system control software, pending a final remedy to the issue. Transport Canada has said Ford will notify owners by mail. “As an interim repair, a dealer will update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks,” Transport Canada said.“Owners who have already received this software update will be informed that the interim repair is not required. Once the final repair is available, you will need to return to a dealership. The final corrective actions for this recall are under development.”Vehicle owners can contact Ford Canada’s customer service at 1-800-565-3673 and reference recall number 25S76.
