Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford Motor Co. is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks because a defective fuel pump could cause a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. explain Tuesday.
“Biodiesel deposits may form on pump drive train roller assemblies, which may cause high-pressure fuel pump failure,” NHTSA said. point out.
Drivers whose vehicles are affected by fuel pump failure may experience “crank extension at start, check engine light (CEL), noise and reduced engine power,” according to the recall document. exhibit.
As of Tuesday, Ford had not received any reports of accidents, injuries or fires related to the fuel pump issues.
This recall applies to the following truck models:
- 2020-2022 Ford Super F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600
- 2021-2022 Ford F-650, F-750
According to Ford dealers, Ford dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free car manufacturer. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners of affected vehicles on January 13, 2025. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; Ford’s recall number is 24S78.
Owners can also call the NHTSA safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (toll-free 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov For more information. The NHTSA recall number is 24V-957.
Multiple recalls on the same day
This truck recall is one of four recalls Ford issued that day, as follows:
- Ford is also recalling more than 20,000 compact SUVs due to a battery failure that could affect certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 20, according to NHTSA. Ford’s recall number is 24S79. The NHTSA recall number is 24V-954.
- Ford is also recalling nearly 50,000 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because of a defective power window that may not detect obstacles, increasing the risk of injury. The recall notice states that “the automatic window reversing system may not respond correctly after detecting an obstacle, and the window reversing distance does not meet the minimum requirements.” state. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent on January 13. Ford’s recall number is 24C43. The NHTSA recall number is 24V-953.
- Ford is also recalling more than 30,000 2019 Flex, Fiesta and 2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles due to a faulty rearview camera that “intermittently displays a blank, distorted, or inverted image when reversing,” which reduces or distorts the driver’s visibility. vision. behind the vehicle, according to to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Notification letters to vehicle owners are expected to begin on February 2, 2025, and be completed by February 7, 2025. Ford’s recall number is 24S75. The NHTSA recall number is 24V-951.
Ford did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In November, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Ford fined $165 million U.S. recall of more than 620,000 vehicles in 2020 was too slow, and More than 700,000 people in North Americawhich also involves a faulty rearview camera.
Less than a week after announcing the civil penalty, NHTSA disclosed two investigations involving other Ford recalls, including one involving 2019-2020 Ford Expeditions, 2021-2024 Broncos Athletics and 2022-2023 Mavericks.
