NHTSA Recall # | 91995 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V551000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12S41 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 07/12/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/10/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/11/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/12/12 |
Report created | 03/12/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 80057 |
Defect 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 leak flammable engine fluids. |
Consequence summary | If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicle |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicle |
Recall notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 12s41. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |