2020–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape Fuel System Recall 22V859000 (Ford 22S73)

NHTSA recall 22V859000 (Ford recall 22S73) covers about 521,746 2020–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Nov 18, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V859000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

521,746
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2023
model years
Nov 18, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 22S73

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V859000 as 22S73. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S73 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco Sport2021–2023All Bronco Sport recalls
Ford Escape2020–2023All Escape recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 18, 2022
Owner notification
Feb 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 22V859000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V859000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V859000 or 22S73). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V859000?

NHTSA recall 22V859000 (Ford recall 22S73) covers about 521,746 2020–2023 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Escape vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Nov 18, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V859000?

NHTSA's record for 22V859000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V859000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V859000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 22V859000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S73. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S73) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V859000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V859000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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