Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V165000 Reported March 14, 2025

Cracked fuel injector may leak and cause a fire

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 33,576 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V165000
Manufacturer Campaign
25S21
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
33,576
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 14, 2025
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape and 2021-2023 bronco sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22v-859 or 24v-187. a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 22, 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25s21.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 25V165000 or campaign 25S21.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V165000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V165000?

NHTSA recall 25V165000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 14, 2025. It addresses: Cracked fuel injector may leak and cause a fire. The recall affects approximately 33,576 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V165000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25S21. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.