Recall 14V525000: 2014 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Focus, 2015 Lincoln MKC
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 301
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
The risk
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V525000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14S20
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Sep 15, 2014
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery (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