NHTSA Recall 17V209000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V209000; Date: Mar. 27, 2017
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford Fiesta; 2015 Ford Fiesta; 2013 Ford Fusion; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2013 Ford Transit Connect; 2014 Ford Transit Connect; 2015 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 208,584
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1. 6l gtdi engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be in late-2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s09.
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: Jan 5, 2018
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