NHTSA Recall # | 123559 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V209000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17S09 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FIESTA |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 05/01/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/01/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/05/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/03/17 |
Report created | 29/03/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 208584 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1. 6l gtdi engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. |
Consequence summary | If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. The recall began on january 5, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s09. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |