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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the front lower ball joint(s) may not have been installed correctly on the steering knuckle(s). As a result, the front lower ball joint(s) could separate and cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
To reduce the safety risk Ford advises you not to drive your vehicle until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will repair the front steering knuckle(s), as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater.
On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. This recall replaces Transport Canada recalls 2022-658, 2024-160 and 2025-134.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners by mail. As an interim repair, a dealer will update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. Owners that have already received this software update will be informed that the interim repair is not required. Once the final repair is available, Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly, high-pressure fuel injectors, and update the engine control software.
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recalls 22S73 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-658) or 24S16 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-160) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. The dealer will also install a drain tube. Ford will also provide an extended warranty of 15 years/240 000 km to replace cracked injectors.
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S24 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-224) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module (PCM) and body control module (BCM) may not detect a change in the charge level of the 12 V battery. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start-stop event and the hazard lights may not work.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the PCM and BCM software.
On certain vehicles, the 12 V battery may be defective. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start-stop event and the hazard lights may not work.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the 12 V battery.
On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module (PCM) and body control module (BCM) may not detect a change in the charge level of the 12 V battery. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start-stop event and the hazard lights may not work.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the PCM and BCM software.
On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. The dealer will also install a drain tube. Ford will also provide an extended warranty of 15 years/240 000 km to replace cracked injectors.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L Ecoboost engine, the engine oil separator could leak. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot engine parts.
Oil that leaks onto hot engine parts could cause a fire.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the engine oil separator for damage and leaks. The oil separator and seals will be replaced, if necessary.
Certain vehicles may not meet the minimum stopping requirements of Canadian regulations. In particular, the vehicle may have an extended stopping distance if there is a loss of power brake assist. Note: This recall does not effect vehicles with an electronic brake booster (EBB).
Reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake pads.
On certain vehicles, the moonroof glass may not be properly attached to the frame. As a result, the glass could become loose and separate from the vehicle.
A glass moonroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the date code of the moonroof glass. It will be replaced, if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could leak inside the fuel tank. If this happens, low fuel pressure could cause the engine not to start, or it could stall while driving.
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel delivery module.
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the rear suspension module to the subframe may be loose or missing. As a result, vehicle stability and rear impact crash performance could be reduced.
Reduced stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Reduced rear crash performance could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the rear suspension module bolts. The bolts will be tightened or replaced, as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the rear drive unit was not properly filled with oil. As a result, the rear axle could seize. If this happens, the rear wheels could lock up and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
A rear-wheel lock up while driving could cause a loss of control that could result in a crash.
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to check the oil level in the rear drive unit. If the drive unit is filled to the minimum oil level, it will be topped up to the full level. If the oil is below the minimum level, the drive unit will be replaced.
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