Ford recalls 737,000 vehicles with faulty braking systems
Ford received 67 instances of improper function related to the faulty systems
By Yashasvini Razdan
Published - Apr 01, 2022, 08:59 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 21, 2024, 12:14 PM EST
Ford Motors (NYSE: F) would be recalling 7 37,000 vehicles in the US to fix oil leaks and trailer braking systems that won’t work.
The automaker is recalling 345,451 of its 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5L engines to fix a part that could cause oil leaks. In addition to the faulty part, software errors in the recalled vehicles could prevent the braking systems from functioning properly.
The engine oil separator housing could crack and oil could leak into engine parts creating a fire hazard.