FORD FOCUS 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V813000

Make Model Year
FORD FOCUS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-07 2015-12-02 2015-12-02

Production Dates: 2012-05-03 - 2013-10-14

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S17-S1

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9017

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure "MAP" sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module "PCM".

Consequence

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.

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.