Ford is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the US due to software and fire risk issues | Daily News Byte

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co ( FN ) is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States because of a part that could have an oil leak and a software error that could interfere with braking, it said on Friday.

The automaker is recalling 345,451 of its 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5L engines because the engine oil separator housing can crack and develop an oil leak that could cause a fire in machine.

Ford said it has reports of at least eight fires that may be related to the issue but no related injuries or crashes. Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leakage, and replace the oil separator and seal, if necessary.

Ford is also recalling 391,836 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Ford Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln avigator, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles due to tow trailers equipped with electric or electric-over hydraulic the brake system may not brake.

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software. Ford has had 67 reports of malfunctions possibly related to the issue but no reports of crashes or injuries related to the recall.

Reporting by David Shepardson Editing by David Goodman and Mark Potter

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