NHTSA Recall 12V431000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V431000; Date: Sep. 4, 2012
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford Escape
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,146
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 2012
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