Ford Recalls 160,000 Vehicles in Canada, Bronco Hit Four Times
Forgive us if you sometimes feel like we’re flooding you with news about Ford safety recalls, but it's hard to ignore the four most recent recalls announced by Transport Canada on the same day, affecting some 160,000 vehicles across the country.
The recall to fix a problem with the rearview camera image alone involves 159,135 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Affected models include the 2021-2024 Bronco, Edge et F-150, 2022-2024 Expedition, Transit, Super Duty and Navigator, 2023-2024 Escape and Corsair, 2024 Mustang and Ranger, and 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E and MKX.
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As is usually the case, the remedy is a simple software update. Even better, said update can be done over the air through the SYNC infotainment system, so no appointment with a dealer is necessary.
The other three recalls are all aimed at the Ford Bronco, although only a small number of units are involved in each case. First, on 295 Broncos and Rangers from the 2024 model year, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arm could separate from the knuckle and cause a loss of steering control. Following an inspection, if any loose or missing nuts are found, dealers will replace the ball joint(s) and steering knuckle(s).
Next up, 442 previously recalled Broncos from 2021-2022 may not have been repaired adequately. Their problem? Under certain conditions when the vehicle is operated in 4WD-Low (4L) mode, the rearview camera image could reappear on the display after shifting out of reverse. Fortunately, it appears an over-the-air software update to the SYNC module will fix things for good this time around.
Finally, 328 Broncos from 2023-2024 are part of a recall to address a child safety lock on the left-rear door that may not work properly. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear door latch(es). Some units have already been repaired under a previous recall and don't require a second repair.
