Recalls
Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Escape Vehicles
- Details
- Category: Recalls
- Published on Thursday, 06 September 2012 11:06
- Written by Press Release
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2012.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The Safety Recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 10, 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 1-888-327-42336 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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