FORD ESCAPE 2005: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
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.
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
