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The
recall covers a wide range of Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles
made in recent model years. That includes certain Ford Broncos,
Explorers and F-150s, as well as Lincoln Aviators and
Navigators, documents published this week by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration note.
Ford plans to send out notification letters to affected owners
starting this Monday (July 14), to warn of safety risks related
to potential fuel pump failure. But a remedy is still “under
development,” the NHTSA's recall report notes.
It wasn't immediately clear if there was an estimate for when a
fix would become available. But this week's recall report noted
that owners will receive an additional letter with instructions
to take their car to an authorized dealer for that service when
the time comes — and that there will be no charge.
The Associated Press reached out to Ford for further comments
Thursday.
The Michigan-based automaker isn't aware of any accidents or
injuries related to this recall, this week's report notes. But
owners should look out for potential warnings. Prior to fuel
pump failure, customers may encounter poor engine performance,
for example, a check engine light or a decrease in engine power.
Fuel pump failure is “more likely to occur” during warm weather
or if there’s low fuel in the tank, the recall report notes. And
loss of fuel pressure and flow can be caused by internal
contamination of a car’s jet pump, amid other factors. Ford also
identified supplier changes during a review of the manufacturing
process, the report adds.
Ford estimates that 10% of the 850,318 vehicles it's recalling
in the U.S. have this fuel pump risk. The recall covers certain
Ford Broncos, Explorers and Lincoln Aviators between the 2021
and 2023 model years, in addition to 2021-2023 model year F-250
SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD and F-550 SD vehicles. Select 2021-2022
Lincoln Navigators, Ford Mustangs and F-150s are also impacted,
as well as some 2022 Expeditions.
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