NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V431000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Published September 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 4, 2012
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2013 FORD ESCAPE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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