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Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns

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Ford is recalling nearly a million vehicles in Canada and the United States due to a low-pressure fuel pump defect that could cause engine stalls and increase crash risks. The recall affects 850,318 vehicles in the U.S. and 107,534 in Canada. A remedy is under development, and owners will be notified starting Monday. No accidents or injuries have been reported, but poor engine performance or a check engine light may precede failure, especially in warm weather or with low fuel.

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  1. 1 Ford identifies fuel pump issue and supplier changes
  2. 2 Recall report notes problems more likely in warm weather or low fuel
  3. 3 Associated Press reaches out to Ford on Thursday
  4. 4 U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report notes remedy under development
  5. 5 Ford plans to send notification letters to affected owners starting Monday
  6. 6 Owners to receive additional letter with repair instructions when fix is available
  • Potential engine stall while driving
  • Increased crash risks
  • Poor engine performance
  • Check engine light
  • Decrease in engine power
  • Owners will need to take vehicles for repair
What: Ford is recalling nearly a million vehicles (850,318 in U.S., 107,534 in Canada) due to a low-pressure fuel pump defect that can cause engine stalls and increase crash risks.
When: Notification letters to owners start Monday (after July 13, 2025). The recall report was noted this week (week of July 13, 2025). The Associated Press reached out to Ford on Thursday (July 10, 2025, assuming Thursday before Sunday July 13).
Where: Canada and the United States. Ford is Michigan-based.
Why: The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, potentially causing an engine stall. This is linked to internal contamination of the jet pump and supplier changes during manufacturing. Problems are more likely in warm weather or with low fuel.
How: Ford will send notification letters to affected owners. A remedy is 'under development,' and owners will receive a second letter with instructions for a free repair when available.

Ford is recalling nearly a million vehicles in Canada and the United States due to a low-pressure fuel pump defect that could cause engine stalls and increase crash risks. The recall affects 850,318 vehicles in the U.S. and 107,534 in Canada. A remedy is under development, and owners will be notified starting Monday. No accidents or injuries have been reported, but poor engine performance or a check engine light may precede failure, especially in warm weather or with low fuel.