2013 Ford Escape Recall — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (12V551000)
This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Escape |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Campaign number | 12V551000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Summary | This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and l |
| Consequence | If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicles powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently noti |
| Report received | 03/12/2012 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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