U.S. Probes Ford Bronco and Escape Recall Over Concerns Fix Doesn't Address Fire Risk from Cracked Fuel Injectors

• U.S. safety agency opens investigation into Ford's Bronco and Escape recall for potential engine fires caused by cracked fuel injectors • Recall covers 43,000 SUVs from 2022-2023 models years • Ford's proposed fix is a drain tube to redirect leaked fuel away from hot engine parts, plus a software update to cut power if pressure drop detected • Safety agency says Ford's remedy does not actually replace the cracked injectors • Ford has reports of 5 under-hood fires and 14 injector warranty replacements, but no crashes or injuries