Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V431000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V431000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2011, through august 31, 2012, equipped with 1 Includes 6,146 affected units, Cup (Freeze) Plug Dislodging, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2011, through august 31, 2012, equipped with 1

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V431000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-09-04T00:00:00
Subject: Cup (freeze) plug dislodging
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 6,146

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12S39
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V431000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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