Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 850,000 vehicles in the United States due to potential fuel system component failures that could cause the engine to stall while driving.
According to a report from “Usatoday” on Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice shows that the recall action affects 844,098 Ford-produced vehicles, with the reason being a possible low-pressure fuel pump failure leading to engine stalling.
The recall primarily involves 11 models produced between 2021 and 2023, including Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Bronco, Ford Mustang, as well as several Super Duty trucks manufactured from July 2021 to July 2022.
The affected models and production years include:
Ford warns that before experiencing fuel pump failure, drivers may encounter engine performance issues such as “failure to start or run roughly,” illuminated check engine light, or reduced engine power.
The issue, according to Ford, stems from the low-pressure fuel pump in the fuel delivery module, where internal contamination and tight clearances between components could lead to malfunctions. This could further result in sudden fuel pressure drops and engine shutdown, particularly prone to happen in low fuel conditions, hot weather, or when fuel inside the tank is hot.
As of June, Ford has received nearly 1,900 related warranty claims and over 80 related field and customer service reports. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries so far.
Ford is currently developing a solution for this issue. Owners will receive recall notifications later in July. Once the solution is ready, the company will send out a second notification.
This recall is one of the increasing vehicle safety issues Ford is facing. Just a few weeks ago, Ford initiated a recall due to adhesive defects in the Lincoln Aviator SUV, highlighting ongoing quality challenges for this long-standing automaker.