2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT RECALL - #17V209000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/2013 - 12/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
1/5/2018 |
| # Affected |
208,584 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
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 TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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