Recall 12V336000: 2013 Ford Escape
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.
- Report date
- Jul 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 9,320
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.
The risk
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
The fix
Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
This is Ford recall number 12S35.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V336000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12S35
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Aug 10, 2012
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology