Recall 12V-005
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 to 2002 Ford Escape: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-005
- Reported
- January 9, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 244,530 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.
The risk
Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and the ABS electrical system will be modified. An interim letter was mailed on january 20, 2012. Due to a parts delay, however, the remedy may not be available currently. If parts are not available, ford will instruct owners to park their vehicles outside until such time as parts become available. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-[removed]. This recall campaign is related to 07v-156.
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford's safety recall number is 11s24.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 to 2002