Recall 12V-336
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2013 Ford Escape: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-336
- Reported
- July 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 9,320 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
This is Ford recall number 12S35.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2013