Lawsuit Filed Over 1.5 Engine Fire Recall

[baja_bob]

I removed the engine cover and looked at the injector area myself and didn't see any wet fuel anywhere, but I could definitely smell it after driving for a while, who knows where it is coming from.

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[Mark S.]

I removed the engine cover and looked at the injector area myself and didn't see any wet fuel anywhere, but I could definitely smell it after driving for a while, who knows where it is coming from.

Did you ask your dealership to inspect it and confirm it's safe to drive? Personally, I wouldn't drive my car if I knew it was leaking gas unless I knew specifically where the leak was.

 

[BroncMan]

I haven’t seen this posted, and I’m hoping I’m posting this in the right spot. I’m pretty sure I am since this involves a current recall, but there is a lawsuit filed for the 1.5 engine fire recall. I signed up for it.

Here’s the article talking about the lawsuit:

https://fordauthority.com/2023/02/ford-escape-bronco-sport-owners-sue-over-alleged-defect/

And here’s where I signed up for the lawsuit:

https://www.hbsslaw.com/press/ford-escape-and-bronco-sport-fuel-injector-fire-hazard-defect/owners-of-ford-escapes-and-broncos-sue-over-dangerous-defect-that-sparks-spontaneous-fires

I wonder if Ford did know about this because I had my Bronco Sport built and shipped with a few others on here and somehow I got mine and others that were with mine got held up at a rail yard.

I haven't noticed any smell, etc. However - the form to fill out only allows US states in the drop-down list. Is there anything for Canada?

 

[davidg4781]

you might consider investing in a fire extinguisher.

Is this why mine came with a fire extinguisher??

JK… the sales people had me excited that I got a free backpack full of goodies with my new purchase. Until I looked over my Monroney sticker.

 

[RSH]

I always thought the cracked injector "fix" was weak at best. Venting Raw fuel to the ground is not only an environmental concern, venting raw fuel also causes fumes witch could also ignite.

 

[jkeaton]

I always thought the cracked injector "fix" was weak at best. Venting Raw fuel to the ground is not only an environmental concern, venting raw fuel also causes fumes witch could also ignite.

better that having it pool on hot engine surfaces and catching fire. The environment will recover.

 

[RSH]

better that having it pool on hot engine surfaces and catching fire. The environment will recover.

No, Ford needs to step up and fix the problem, not provide a band-aid.

 

[Bronco Blue]

I always thought the cracked injector "fix" was weak at best. Venting Raw fuel to the ground is not only an environmental concern, venting raw fuel also causes fumes witch could also ignite.

That’s what I thought too. I wonder how the government let Ford get a pass with this “fix”. Also that was my concern too, if it’s going to the ground couldn’t there be a spark from underneath the car to cause it to ignite?

 

[RS1]

Ford customer service at its best. Shocking.

 

[scaryhours]

The reason they let Ford “get away“ with it?

Your chance of getting a cracked injector is probably lower than hitting the lottery.
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[RSH]

Ford and safety in regards to possible fire hazards does not boad well. People may or may not know about the exploding gas tank issue with the Ford Pinto, Ford was found liable in that case. The issue could have been fixed for approximately $11.00, Ford thought it was too costly.

 

[Mark S.]

Ford and safety in regards to possible fire hazards does not boad well. People may or may not know about the exploding gas tank issue with the Ford Pinto, Ford was found liable in that case. The issue could have been fixed for approximately $11.00, Ford thought it was too costly.

Which, to me, suggests Ford would be extra cautious, having been burned once, so to speak.

 

[Mrmike]

My '23 OBX didn't have the recall, and the problem was supposedly corrected for the '23 models. I certainly hope so.

 

[Sleddog]

Nope. They installed the tube at the factory. That’s why no recall.

 

[Bucko]

Depending on the severity of the crack, there are other symptoms besides the smell. It may not be a cracked injector at all. If I were you I would INSIST on an in-person inspection by a qualified technician rather than a phone consult. If you decide to keep driving it without knowing for sure the source of the gas smell you might consider investing in a fire extinguisher.

And a personal insurance policy that can be paid out to your significant other.

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