Ford is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles due to a faulty fuel pump issue. It’s about to notify customers – but there’s a bigger problem. It still doesn’t have a fix. What happens next? More from Headlight.News
The 2021 Mustang is one of four Ford models – along with three from Lincoln – covered by the recall,
When it comes to recalls, this hasn’t been a good year for the Ford Motor Co., and the latest safety callback makes matters worse.
Seven different Ford and Lincoln models are being targeted by the automaker, with a total of 850,318 vehicles built during the 2021 through 2023 model years on the recall list.
These include some of the Ford brand’s best-selling models: the Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-Series – including F-150 and Super Duty trucks – and the Mustang. Also covered, two Lincolns: Aviator, and Navigator.
What’s wrong
The problematic low-pressure fuel pump.
The report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration blames contamination of the low-pressure fuel-pump jet may cause a loss of pressure and restrict fuel flow. In such an instance, the vehicle could experience “sensitivity to vapor lock.”
This is a problem that used to be common with carbureted engines. If it occurs, a vehicle could suffer a loss of power and performance and stall. Or it may prevent the vehicle from starting up in the first place.
Ford warned that the fuel pump could ultimately fail entirely.
The automaker learned of the problem as its Critical Concern Review Group began noticing an increase in warranty claims. It confirmed there was a problem with contamination and Ford then reached out to its supplier which “implemented several corrective actions.”
No immediate fix
These are the models covered by the recall.
The problem resurfaced, however, as more owner complaints surfaced and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its own probe. There have now been at least 1,860 warranty claims, along with a number of field reports. But Ford claims it has learned of no accidents nor injuries.
Though the original supplier apparently took steps to address the original issue, it also made changes to the production process for the fuel pump jet that lowered clearances and made it vulnerable to even lower levels of contamination.
The problem is that while Ford now knows what’s wrong it says only that a fix is “underdevelopment.”
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The 2021 Lincoln Aviator is one of the models covered by the recall.
What’s next
As required by federal law, Ford still has to notify owners that there’s a recall coming for those vehicles. And those notices will begin going out next week, according to NHTSA and the automaker.
Owners will then have to wait until a fix is found and Ford begins to ship the necessary replacement parts to its dealers. No timetable has been announced.
At that point, Ford will again reach out, advising owners to schedule repairs. They will be made at no cost to customers.
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