Ford has issued a recall for more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles due to a fire hazard. The compact SUVs are being recalled because a fuel injector may crack and leak and potentially cause a fire, according to the recall notice.

Ford is recalling more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs due to a risk of engine fire sparked by cracked and leaking fuel injectors, the company said.

Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.