Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos as a result of a wiring harness within the engine compartment can brief circuit and improve the risk of fire.

Ford stated Thursday that 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors, mannequin years 2021-2026, are included within the recall. The automaker estimates that round 1% of these autos have the wiring harness defect. Ford stated it isn’t conscious of any stories of accidents or accidents associated to the problem.

The downside is attributable to inadequate safety on the wiring harness which may lead to uncovered wires and brief circuiting. In the occasion of a brief interval, drivers might discover smoke within the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard adopted by flames coming from the passenger’s facet of the engine compartment.

To repair the issue, dealerships will set up new covers over the wiring freed from cost.

Ford’s quantity for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle identification numbers concerned on this recall at the moment are searchable on NHTSA.gov. NHTSA’s quantity for this recall marketing campaign is 26V468.

Owners might contact Ford customer support at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171).