Ford is Recalling More than 90,000 of its Popular Vehicles like F-150s and Broncos Because of Engine Valve Problems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that Ford Motor Company will have to recall some of its most popular vehicles because of faulty engine intake valves. Ford is set to recall 90,736 vehicles. The recalled vehicles include some 2021-2022 Ford F-150s, some 2021-2022 Broncos, and some 2021-2022 Explorers and Edges, as well as certain 2021-2022 Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Aviators.

What is Causing the Problem?

According to NHTSA, the vehicles are being recalled because the engine intake valves in the vehicles may break while driving. The recall only affects vehicles with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. This affects some of Ford’s best-selling vehicles. The F-Series is perennially the top-selling vehicle in North America. The Ford Bronco has been a huge seller because of the recent off-roading craze.

How Ford Will Fix the Problem

Customers should be notified by mail of the recall. Dealers will perform an engine cycle test. Dealers will have to replace the engine free of charge if the intake valve is faulty. This is where the cost of this recall could skyrocket for the automaker. Engines are expensive. As of right now, NHTSA doesn’t indicate if the faulty part was produced by Ford or a supplier.

How to Find Out if Your Vehicle is Affected?

Customers can easily find out if their vehicle is on the recall list by checking the NHTSA website and putting in their Vehicle Identification Number or VIN.

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