Ford Recalls Over 850,000 Vehicles In US Over Engine Stalling Concerns

Dearborn-based automaker Ford Motor Co. (F) is recalling 850,318 vehicles in the U.S. owing to an issue that can result in an engine stall when driving, the U.S. auto safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

The recall includes several truck and SUV models in addition to the Ford Mustang. It includes certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

The low-pressure fuel pump in the vehicles may fail, causing a lack of fuel delivery to the engine and resulting in an engine stall while driving, the regulator said. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, it added.

Prior to fuel pump failure, the customer may experience poor engine performance (misfiring or running rough), a check engine light, or a reduction in engine power. Fuel pump failure is more likely to occur in low fuel or warm weather and hot fuel conditions in the fuel tank, the company noted.

Ford said that the remedy for the issue is under development and will contact vehicle owners when it becomes available. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk, however, are expected to be mailed by July 14, the regulator said.

Owners can take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the remedy performed once available at no charge.

The company has also notified all Ford and Lincoln dealers not to demonstrate or deliver any new stock vehicles involved in the recall. Ford said that while it is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition, 28 field reports and 57 customer service reports related to the concerns were received as of June 24. The company also received 1,860 related warranty claims as of June 6.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Ford is trending in the ‘neutral’ territory, accompanied by high message volume.

F stock is up by over 20% this year but down by about 9% over the past 12 months.

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