FORD ESCAPE 2005: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V526000

Make Model Year
FORD ESCAPE 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-30 2014-09-03 2014-09-03

Production Dates: 2003-10-13 - 2008-06-20

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S19

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70209

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

Consequence

If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant "MEC" Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.

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.