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Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire risk
Ford says 15 fire-risk incidents were reported and will add protective sheathing to affected engine wiring at no cost.
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, Ford announced a recall of 565,691 Bronco SUVs, including the Raptor, due to exposed engine compartment wiring that could spark and potentially cause fires.
- Ford will install additional sheathing on all recalled vehicles free of charge, addressing 15 documented situations where the wiring issue potentially sparked.
- Separately, Stellantis is recalling 641 examples of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator to replace wheels with thin walls vulnerable to cracking.
- Due to EPA certification issues involving powertrain components, Honda will pause production of the Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declined to investigate the Tesla Model 3 emergency door release, while General Motors anticipates a $1 billion Army contract for 10,000 vehicles.
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Winnipeg Free PressFord recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
·New York, United States
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Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire risk
Ford is recalling 565,691 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
·London, United Kingdom
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