Ford Recalls 737,000 Vehicles Over Software and Fire-Risk Issues

Ford Recalls 737,000 Vehicles Over Software and Fire-Risk Issues
A Ford logo is seen on signage at Country Ford in Graham, N.C., on July 27, 2021. Gerry Broome/AP Photo
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WASHINGTON—Ford Motor Co. is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States over a part that could develop an oil leak and a software error that could hinder braking, it said on Friday.

The automaker is recalling 345,451 of its 2020–2022 Ford Escape and 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles with 1.5L engines because the engine oil separator housing could crack and develop an oil leak that might cause an engine fire.