The recall affects vehicles whose fuel injectors may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

What implications does this carry for Ford and investors? The consequences are serious. Quality issues could damage consumer trust and increase warranty and recall costs. Ford stock remains down approximately 15% over the past 12 months,

Ford is recalling nearly 694,721 examples of 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2024 Bronco Sport models. The recall report cites a fuel injector that was equipped on 1.5-liter-powered Bronco Sport and Escape crossovers that could crack and cause a fire. The recall report says that only 0.3% of vehicles is affected by this defect.

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