2013 FORD ESCAPE RECALL - #12V431000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD ESCAPE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/5/2011 - 8/31/2012 |
| Recalled on |
9/5/2012 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/11/2012 |
| # Affected |
6,146 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant. |
| Consequences |
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes |
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for STRUCTURE
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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