9,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled After Previous Recall Repairs Were Botched
Ford, which often makes headlines due to safety recalls, has just announced yet another series of recalls because the repairs completed by some dealers during previous recalls may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
Vehicles both in the U.S. and Canada are affected. On this side of the border, the number slightly exceeds 9,000.
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The list include some 2021-2022 Ford Edge, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair (rear-view camera), 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick (powertrain control module and body control module), 2021 Ford F-150 (powertrain control module) and 2023 Ford Super Duty vehicles (window automatic reversal system).
Also affected are some 2022-2023 Ford Transit (ventilation control system), 2020-2022 Ford Explorer (transmission) and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles (fuel injectors).
For the last two models, only units equipped with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost engines need to be recalled again. Dealers will update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks and also install a drain tube. Meanwhile, Ford will provide an extended warranty of 15 years/240,000 km to replace cracked injectors.
Earlier this winter, approximately 30,000 units of the 2022 Maverick and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport were recalled in Canada due to a possibly defective 12V battery that may suddenly degrade while in use. As a result, the engine could stall when the vehicle is in motion or not to restart after a start-stop event.
A similar recall was announced in April of 2024, affecting around 55,000 Mavericks and Bronco Sports in Canada. This means nearly three out of five units will have to go back to the dealer for a second repair. Instead of a software update to the powertrain control module and body control module, dealers will have to inspect and ultimately replace the 12V battery.
