HEARTLAND FOCUS 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Make : HEARTLAND Model : FOCUS Year : 2014
Build Dates : 2012-05-03 - 2013-10-14
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V813000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-07 Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-02 Date Added to Database: 2015-12-02
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S17-S1
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9017
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.