Ford Motor Company | model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, through june 2, 2013 and equipped with 1 | NHTSA Recall #13V583000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V583000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, through june 2, 2013 and equipped with 1 Includes 139,917 affected units, Engine Overheating may result in Fire, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, through june 2, 2013 and equipped with 1

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, through june 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6l engines. the affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. an interim notice will be mailed to owners during january 2014. the recall began on april 9, 2014. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13s12.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V583000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2013-11-25T00:00:00
Subject: Engine overheating may result in fire
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 139,917

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13S12
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, through june 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6l engines. the affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.
Consequence Summary: Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. an interim notice will be mailed to owners during january 2014. the recall began on april 9, 2014. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13s12.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.08

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NHTSA ID: 13V583000
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Created At: 1741512641
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