Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #17V209000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V209000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1 Includes 208,584 affected units, Engine Cylinder Head may Leak Oil, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. the recall began on january 5, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s09.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V209000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2017-03-27T00:00:00
Subject: Engine cylinder head may leak oil
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 208,584

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17S09
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. the recall began on january 5, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s09.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 72.35

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NHTSA ID: 17V209000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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