Ford recalls 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but doesnt fix leaks

[Torrid]

I get that the fix is to get the fuel away from the heat source, but it's a bit troubling that they're not just replacing injectors and fixing it. Seems there's been a lot of fire risk related recalls lately. I wonder how much of that is more than normal or if it's just such a quick thing to call for a fire risk as an extra security measure.

Not to just bash Ford, but I haven't had a great track record with them. To think I thought about buying one last week.

MSN

 

[Pew]

And so instead of fixing the root of the problem, their solution is to install a hose and put your car into limp mode.

Nice.

 

[CKN]

They are easy to bash. How long have they been the recall leader? They have a systemic culture of poor quality control.

 

[drtyler]

Ford has a long history with incompetence and fires.

 

[Urshurak776]

Yup, my company uses Ford for fleet vehicles. My Fusion blew the engine at 68K due to very known issues with the short block (coolant intrusion into a cylinder...) then wanted 8K from the fleet company to replace it. Now they're being forced to replace them under warranty because they got hammered in court.

So, got an Escape after that. probably 8 recalls by the time it hit 10K. Including this fire hazard one. They said my vehicle is "fine." I could go on and on. How ANYONE buys a Ford is a complete mystery to me.......

Hard Hard no from me. Never.

 

[zzyzzx]

The company also said it will extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors, so owners who experience the problem will get replacements.

 

[Passport1]

I have one. The only people that Ford are more inconsiderate to than their customers are the mechanics that have to repair them.

 

[Zee09]

I'd never buy a Ford either...
For Old Rich Dudes

 

[hrv]

I'd never buy a Ford either...
For Old Rich Dudes

Fix Or Recall Daily...

 

[walterjay]

Speaking of fire. Two days ago a house in my area burned. Acura in the garage self ignited. Fortunately no one hurt.

 

[dogememe]

So the direct injectors crack and the fuel squirts out? I’ve never heard of such a failure.

 

[Torrid]

So the direct injectors crack and the fuel squirts out? I’ve never heard of such a failure.

That's what I understand and also hadn't heard of that happening.

 

[dogememe]

That's what I understand and also hadn't heard of that happening.

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Hmm, I guess the plastic bit gets brittle over time? Makes me wonder how they are having this issue when literally every other DI injector looks to have a plastic piece in the middle too?

 

[LowMilesLesabre]

News report below shows that the NHTSA is investigating whether Ford’s so-called fix is actually going to be a safe one. Just get the darned fuel injectors replaced Ford. Step up and do the right thing. Henry would be ashamed of you

https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/ford-fuel-injector-recall-investigation-opened-by-nhtsa/

 

[bullwinkle]

Yup, my company uses Ford for fleet vehicles. My Fusion blew the engine at 68K due to very known issues with the short block (coolant intrusion into a cylinder...) then wanted 8K from the fleet company to replace it. Now they're being forced to replace them under warranty because they got hammered in court.

So, got an Escape after that. probably 8 recalls by the time it hit 10K. Including this fire hazard one. They said my vehicle is "fine." I could go on and on. How ANYONE buys a Ford is a complete mystery to me.......

Hard Hard no from me. Never.

You think my company would have dumped them after the exploding E4OD transmissions (covered by a worthless extended warranty that excluded commercial use, our E-350 cutaway box truck needed THREE rebuilds in 150K!)… Or the awesome 6.0 PSD vans that needed the body removed to replace the junk HGs… Now we have the grenading 10R80 trannys that are screwing up by 50K due to design flaws… You would think they would have learned to DUMP Ford!!

 

[Pablo]

I'm here for the e-car fires


Disappoint.