The rising number of recalls could become costly.

The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles, the NHTSA said, citing risks that a cracked fuel injector could leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Ford Motor is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles because of a risk that possible fuel leaks could cause a fire, adding to the automaker’s record-breaking recall tally this year.