WASHINGTON — Around 850,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled because the low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can lead to an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice.
A fuel pump issue could lead to a lack of fuel going to the engine and result in an engine stall, recall documents posted online explain.
"Fuel pump failure is more likely to occur in low fuel or warm weather and hot fuel conditions in the fuel tank," according to the recall.
Before fuel pump fail, drivers may notice poor engine performance, a reduction in engine power or the check engine light going on, Ford explained.
The company said it does not yet have a fix for the issue, but plans to start notifying owners by mail next week about the safety risk.
The recall affects the following Ford and Lincoln vehicles:
- Ford Bronco 2021-2023
- Ford Expedition 2022
- Ford Explorer 2021-2023
- Ford F-150 2021-2022
- Ford F-250 SD 2021-2023
- Ford F-350 SD 2021-2023
- Ford F-450 SD 2021-2023
- Ford F-550 SD 2021-2023
- Ford Mustang 2021-2022
- Lincoln Aviator 2021-2023
- Lincoln Navigator 2021-2022
Ford said it is not aware of any reports of injuries or accidents related to this issue, but it did receive at least six consumer complaints about the issue. A second round of letters will be mailed "once the remedy is available," according to the recall.
Ford estimated 10% of the 850,318 recalled vehicles have the defect.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
