Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): |
FORD ESCAPE | | 2013 |
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Mfr's Report Date: SEP 04, 2012 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V431000 |
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,146 |
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:
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire. |
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Ford Escape Freeze Plug Defects |
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