Ford Recalls Over 565,000 Broncos Due to Potential Engine Fire Risk

Key Takeaways

• Ford is recalling 565,691 Broncos in the US due to a potential engine fire risk.
• The issue is caused by a wiring harness problem that can lead to a short circuit and fire.
• The recall affects Broncos from model years 2021-2026.
• Ford has identified 15 field incidents where a fire in the engine bay originated from the wiring harness.
• The fix involves installing convolute sheathing with abrasion tape on the engine compartment wiring harness.

What Causes the Engine Fire Risk?

The engine fire risk is caused by a wiring harness issue that can lead to a short circuit and fire. According to Ford’s recall documents, relative movement between the engine compartment wiring harness and surrounding components can cause exposure of wiring, leading to intermittent shorts and arcing.

The heat or spark at the short can ignite other flammable components in the engine bay, resulting in an engine compartment fire. Ford says that the only warning signs for this issue will be smoke in the air vents or a cluster warning message right before flames are visible.

How Many Broncos Are Affected?

The recall affects 565,691 Broncos in the US, spanning model years 2021-2026. This is nearly all of the Broncos sold in the US since the beginning of this generation.

Ford has identified 15 field incidents where a fire in the engine bay originated from the wiring harness. Seven of these incidents involved Bronco Raptor models, which Ford attributes to the additional movement between the engine compartment wiring harness and surrounding components.

What Is the Fix?

The fix involves installing convolute sheathing with abrasion tape on the engine compartment wiring harness. This will be done at the dealer free of charge.

All Broncos built after June 28 also have enhanced protective covering on the wiring harness. Recall notices are expected to be sent out to owners by August 28.

What Should Owners Do?

Owners of affected Broncos should wait for a recall notice from Ford, which is expected to be sent out by August 28. Once the notice is received, owners should schedule an appointment with a Ford dealer to have the fix installed.

It’s also important for owners to be aware of the potential warning signs of an engine fire, including smoke in the air vents or a cluster warning message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the cause of the engine fire risk?

The engine fire risk is caused by a wiring harness issue that can lead to a short circuit and fire.

Q: How many Broncos are affected by the recall?

The recall affects 565,691 Broncos in the US, spanning model years 2021-2026.

Q: What is the fix for the issue?

The fix involves installing convolute sheathing with abrasion tape on the engine compartment wiring harness.