2013 FORD FUSION RECALL - #12V551000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD FUSION |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
2/3/2012 - 11/29/2012 |
| Recalled on |
12/3/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/2012 |
| # Affected |
80,057 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicle?s hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicle?s 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 notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. |
| 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), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for STEERING
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2013 FORD FUSION Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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