Thousands of Ford vehicles are being recalled due to issues with their Ecoboost engines.
Ford Recalls Over 90,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Defect
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 90,736 vehicles due to a potential issue with the engine intake valves. According to the automaker, these valves could fracture, leading to catastrophic engine damage.
The problem was first identified by Ford's global Critical Concern Review Group in January 2022. After a teardown of the failed engines, Ford engineers discovered intake valve fractures on 251 of them. The estimated number of Ford vehicles with the engine defect could be as high as 708,837.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a defect petition in response to numerous complaints from 2021 Ford Bronco owners. The investigation was expanded to 2021 model year Ford and Lincoln vehicles in May 2022, and in September 2023, the NHTSA opened a more thorough engineering analysis which expanded to other 2021 and 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the same 2.7L and 3.0L EcoBoost engines.
The affected vehicles include model year 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, and Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator SUVs equipped with either 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engines. Ford is aware of 267 field reports of engine failures from October 6, 2020, to October 18, 2023, and 223 customer reports dated between March 31, 2021, and August 29, 2023.
Investigations revealed that the intake valves were manufactured by Nebraska-based supplier Eaton Corp. The supplier's grinding processes for the intake valves were not within control specifications, making them brittle and more susceptible to cracking.
As part of the recall, dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they need a new engine, and replacements will be done at no cost. Owners that have already paid to have their engines repaired may be eligible for reimbursement.
Recall notification letters are expected to be sent to Ford dealers on Sept. 30, while owner notifications are expected to be sent between Oct. 7-11. The search results do not specify the name of the company that manufactures the intake valves for the affected vehicles, aside from Eaton Corp.
It's worth noting that Ford has issued 46 separate recalls since January, the most out of any other automaker in 2024. This latest recall potentially extends to nearly 4 million vehicles as of Sept. 5. The NHTSA identified 26 questionnaires related to the issue, according to the report.
Ford has increased the hardness and durability of the intake valve material for vehicles produced after October 31, 2021. This change should help prevent future instances of the engine defect.
In conclusion, Ford has initiated a recall of over 90,000 vehicles due to a potential engine intake valve issue. The automaker, along with the NHTSA, is working to inspect and repair the affected vehicles at no cost to the owners.
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