NHTSA Recall 12V431000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2012-09-04. An estimated 6,146 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Manufacturer campaign number: 12S39
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39.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.