NHTSA Recall 14V526000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V526000; Date: Sep. 3, 2014
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford Escape; 2006 Ford Escape; 2007 Ford Escape; 2008 Ford Escape; 2006 Mercury Mariner; 2007 Mercury Mariner; 2008 Mercury Mariner
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 70,209
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 2014
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