More Than 149,000 2013 Ford Escapes Slated For Another Round of Recalls

Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000

Component(s): ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 139,917

Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)

• FORD ESCAPE 2013                                         

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped
with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.

CONSEQUENCE:

Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.

REMEDY:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.

NEXT RECALL FOR The FORD EDGE 

Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V584000

Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,469 

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.

CONSEQUENCE:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.