Ford Recalls Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs to Fix Brake Problems
Ford is recalling nearly 115,000 Escape and Bronco Sport SUVs because a government safety audit uncovered an issue with how their brakes might perform in an emergency. The audit found that if the vehicles’ power brakes fail, they would not be able to stop within the distance required by federal safety regulations.
The problem is due to improperly manufactured rear brake linings, and owners of these vehicles would only encounter the issue if their power brakes failed. Ford will let owners know by mail if their vehicles are included in the recall and when they can bring their vehicles to a dealership for a free repair.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: 2021-2022 Ford Escape and Ford Bronco Sport SUVs without an electronic brake booster.
The problem: A manufacturing error at a supplier led to vehicles being manufactured with faulty rear brake linings. These vehicles do not meet federal safety standards.
The fix: Ford is still developing a fix for this issue.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Ford at 866-436-7332
NHTSA campaign number: 21V922. Ford’s own number for this recall is 21C31
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