Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 newer models of Bronco and Escape SUVs due to fuel injector issues that could lead to gasoline leaks in the engine compartment, posing a fire risk. The recall includes 2022 Escape and 2022/2023 Bronco Sport editions with 1.5L engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests checking the NHTSA website for affected vehicles. Owners can have a drain tube and leak-detection software installed for free at Ford dealerships. The recall, an expansion of a previous one in 2022, does not address repairing the fuel leaks.
Ford is recalling 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from 2022 and 2023 model years with 1.5-liter engines over fears of fuel leaks causing fires. The issue, affecting about 1% of the SUVs, will be addressed by installing tubes to direct gasoline away from hot surfaces and updating engine control software. The recall follows reports of fires and warranty replacements of fuel injectors, but no crashes or injuries have been reported. The company plans to extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and alerts owners to drive safely to service upon warning light activation.
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs, including certain Bronco Sport and Escape models from 2022 and 2023, due to the risk of gasoline leaking from fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, potentially causing fires. The remedy involves installing a tube to direct gasoline away from hot areas and updating engine control software to detect issues. The company has received reports of fires and warranty replacements but no crashes or injuries. Ford is confident in the recall repairs' effectiveness, not opting to replace fuel injectors, and will extend warranty coverage for affected parts.
The recall of 22,270 Ford Bronco Sports and 20,382 Escape SUVs due to cracked fuel injectors coincided with OJ Simpson's death at age 76 after battling cancer. The famous white Ford Bronco from Simpson's 1994 police chase was linked to his trial for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown. Simpson's connection to the Bronco line influenced car culture, leading to its demise in 1996. Ford owners affected by the recall can check the NHTSA website for information.
The Ford Bronco II is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was manufactured by the American manufacturer Ford. Closely matching the first-generation Ford Bronco in size, the Bronco II was sold for the 1984 to 1990 model years, alongside the third and fourth generations of Ford's full-size Bronco. Derived from the Ford Ranger compact pickup truck, the Bronco II was produced in a single generation as a three-door wagon only, competing against the three-door version of the Jeep Cherokee introduced the same year, and the compact Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and GMC S-15 Jimmy which GM had launched as smaller, similar-named SUVs alongside their full-size Blazer and Jimmy a year prior.For the 1991 model year, Ford replaced the Bronco II with a larger but still Ranger-derived SUV, the mid-size Explorer. Alongside a three-door wagon, a five-door version was also built to better meet consumer demands. Ford's next compact SUV was the 2001 Escape, available only as a five-door. Ford did not release another three-door SUV until the 2021 mid-size Bronco. The Bronco II was assembled alongside the Ford Ranger in the Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky from January 1983 to January 1990.
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company since the 2001 model year. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape fell below the Ford Explorer in size; the Escape is currently sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge. The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid-electric vehicle from Ford, and the first hybrid produced as an SUV.The first two generations of the Escape used the Ford CD2 platform (jointly developed with Mazda), leading to the release of the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner; as with the Escape, both the Tribute and Mariner were marketed in North America. In Europe, the Escape was initially branded as the Ford Maverick from 2001 to 2008 (replacing a Nissan-produced SUV).Under the mid-2000s "One Ford" globalization strategy, the third and fourth-generation designs of the Escape have been unified with the Ford Kuga, designed by Ford of Europe. Sharing a common body and chassis underpinnings (and several engines), the Escape and Kuga are manufactured in their home markets. As with previous generations, the fourth-generation Escape is offered with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. Outside of North America, the Ford Escape is marketed in Australia, China, and Taiwan.
The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2021 model year. The nameplate has been used on other Ford SUVs, namely the 1984–1990 Bronco II compact SUV and the 2021 Bronco Sport compact crossover.Originally developed as a compact off-road vehicle using its own chassis, the Bronco initially competed against the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. For 1978, Ford enlarged the Bronco, making it a short-wheelbase version of the F-Series pickup truck; the full-size Bronco competed against the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger.Following a decline in demand for large two-door SUVs, Ford discontinued the Bronco after the 1996 model year, replacing it with the four-door Ford Expedition; followed by the larger Ford Excursion. After a 25-year hiatus, the sixth-generation Bronco is now offered as a mid-size two-door SUV for the first time. It is also offered as a full-size four-door SUV with a 16 in (41 cm) longer wheelbase. It competes directly with the Jeep Wrangler as both a two-door and a four-door (hardtop) convertible.From 1965 to 1996, the Ford Bronco was manufactured by Ford at its Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan, where it also manufactures the sixth-generation version.
Kia is recalling approximately 427,000 Telluride SUVs in the U.S. due to a potential risk of the vehicles moving while parked. The affected models are from 2020-2024, with issues related to the driveshaft not being fully engaged, posing a crash risk if the parking brake is not used. Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency brake until the software update and necessary replacements are done by Kia dealers, free of charge. This recall follows recent similar actions in the auto industry, including recalls by Toyota and Hyundai for different issues.
The Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV sold by Ford Motor Company and marketed under the Ford Bronco nameplate. It was released alongside the sixth generation Bronco body-on-frame SUV, featuring a similar retro and off-road styling in a smaller footprint. The vehicle is based on the front-wheel drive-based, unibody C2 platform, which is also used by the Ford Escape crossover and Maverick pickup.
The Ford Pinto is a subcompact car that was manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company in North America from 1971 until 1980. The Pinto was the first subcompact vehicle produced by Ford in North America.The Pinto was marketed in three body styles throughout its production: a two-door fastback sedan with a trunk, a three-door hatchback, and a two-door station wagon. Mercury offered rebadged versions of the Pinto as the Mercury Bobcat from 1975 until 1980 (1974–1980 in Canada). Over three million Pintos were produced over its ten-year production run, outproducing the combined totals of its domestic rivals, the Chevrolet Vega and the AMC Gremlin. The Pinto and Mercury Bobcat were produced at Edison Assembly in Edison, New Jersey, St. Thomas Assembly in Southwold, Ontario, and San Jose Assembly in Milpitas, California.Since the 1970s, the safety reputation of the Pinto has generated controversy. Its fuel-tank design attracted both media and government scrutiny after several deadly fires occurred when the tanks ruptured in rear-end collisions. A subsequent analysis of the overall safety of the Pinto suggested it was comparable to other 1970s subcompact cars. The safety issues surrounding the Pinto and the subsequent response by Ford have been cited widely as business ethics and tort reform case studies.
Kia is recalling over 427,000 Telluride SUVs from 2020-2024 due to a defect in the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft that may cause unintended vehicle movement while parked, increasing crash risks. The recall covers models manufactured between Jan. 9, 2019, and Oct. 19, 2023, with Kia estimating 1% have the defect. Owners will receive free updates to the electronic parking brake software and replacements for damaged shafts. Drivers are advised to manually engage the emergency brake and can check their vehicle's inclusion in the recall on NHTSA or Kia's platform. Notifications will be sent out starting May 15.
The Ford Maverick is a four-door, compact pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company. It was unveiled on June 8, 2021, as Ford's smallest truck, slotted below the mid-size Ford Ranger.Using a front-wheel drive-based unibody platform shared with the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport, the pickup's powertrain offerings include a gasoline hybrid engine or a turbocharged gasoline engine, the latter available with all-wheel drive. The truck is exclusively offered in a 4-door crew cab configuration with a short bed.The Maverick went on sale in late 2021 for the 2022 model year. The truck saw strong demand from consumers, with Ford unable to fulfill all orders it received for the 2022 model year, and only accepting orders for the 2023 model year for one week.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints that over 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear, leading to an increased risk of crashes. The probe covers F-150s from the 2014 model year, with complaints stating that the trucks can shift without warning, causing accidents and injuries. Ford is cooperating with the investigation, and certain F-150 models from 2011 to 2013 were previously recalled for the same problem.
Best Buy is recalling around 300,000 Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of fire, burn, and laceration hazards. The products, sold between November 2021 and November 2023 for $32 to $180, can overheat, melt handles, break glass doors, and pose risks. The recall follows 24 reports of overheating, melting, and glass shattering but no injuries or property damage. Owners are advised to stop using the cookers, can receive refunds or store credits, and should not return them to the stores.
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