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.