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Ford recalls over 565,000 US vehicles for fire risk

Created at 24 Jul · 7:31 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Ford is recalling 565,691 vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of engine compartment fires. The issue stems from a damaged wiring harness that could short circuit, potentially causing heat or sparks. Dealers will install protective sheathing over the wiring as a remedy.

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Key Numbers

565,691Ford vehicles recalled in U.S. for wiring harness issue
2021-2026Model years affected for Bronco and Bronco Raptor
765,000+Ford vehicles recalled for fuel injector issue
1.5-literEngine size affected by fuel injector recall
8Engine compartment fires linked to fuel injector issue
August 18, 2025Start date for fuel injector recall interim repair letters

Who's Involved

Ford
Automaker issuing recalls for vehicle fire risks
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. auto safety regulator announcing the recall
MaritzCX
Third-party supplier managing customer surveys for Ford
Ford recalls over 565,000 US vehicles for fire risk

↳ Why This Matters

These recalls highlight significant safety concerns for Ford owners, potentially impacting vehicle resale value and brand reputation. The repeated issues with fuel injectors and now wiring harnesses suggest ongoing challenges in manufacturing quality control and the effectiveness of repair strategies.

Key facts

  • Ford is recalling 565,691 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk.
  • The recall impacts certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor models.
  • A damaged engine compartment wiring harness can short circuit, creating heat or sparks.
  • Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring as a remedy for the harness issue.
  • A separate recall affects over 765,000 vehicles with 1.5-liter engines due to cracked fuel injectors that may leak fuel.
  • At least eight engine compartment fires have been linked to the fuel injector issue.

Ford is initiating a recall for 565,691 vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire hazard originating from the engine compartment wiring harness. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that damage to the harness could lead to a short circuit, generating heat or sparks and increasing the risk of a fire. The affected vehicles include certain 2021-2026 model year Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor models. As a remedy, Ford dealerships will install protective sheathing over the wiring at no cost to the owners.

This recall is separate from a previous issue involving cracked fuel injectors in over 765,000 Ford vehicles, primarily the 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Ford Escape models equipped with 1.5-liter engines. In that case, leaking fuel could ignite on hot engine parts, which has been linked to at least eight engine compartment fires. Regulators have questioned the adequacy of previous repairs for the fuel injector issue, noting that they did not address the root cause. Ford is currently developing a new repair strategy for this ongoing problem, with interim repair letters for the fuel injector recall expected to be mailed starting August 18, 2025.

Frequently asked questions

The recall affects certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles.

A short circuit in the engine compartment wiring harness can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring harness free of charge.

Cracked fuel injectors can leak fuel inside the engine compartment, which could ignite on hot surfaces and cause a fire.

What Happens Next

01Ford dealers will install sheathing over the wiring harness for the affected Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles.
02Ford is developing a new repair strategy for the cracked fuel injector issue.
03Interim fuel injector recall letters will be mailed beginning August 18, 2025.
04Second recall letters for the fuel injector repair will be sent when dealers are ready to perform the work.

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How It Developed

Ford announced a recall of 565,691 vehicles in the U.S.
The recall affects certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles.
A damaged engine compartment wiring harness may short circuit, increasing fire risk.
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring as a remedy.
A separate recall involves over 765,000 vehicles due to cracked fuel injectors that could leak fuel and cause fires.
Previous fuel injector recalls and repairs have been deemed inadequate by regulators.
Ford is developing a new repair strategy for the fuel injector issue.
Dealers will update engine control modules for the fuel injector recall starting August 18, 2025.
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Sources

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Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire riskReuters
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Ford Fuel Injector Recall Follows 8 Engine Compartment Firescarcomplaints.com
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Ford Recalls | Ford Owner Supportford.com

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