FORD ESCAPE 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V431000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-09-11 | 2012-09-04 | 2012-09-05 |
Production Dates: 2011-10-05 - 2012-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12S39
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39.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.
