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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V495000

2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Escape — Electrical system: wiring

Published August 11, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 11, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V495000, published August 11, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Escape — Electrical system: wiring.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2014 FORD FOCUS | 2013 FORD FOCUS | 2013 FORD ESCAPE | 2014 FORD ESCAPE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Escape — Electrical system: wiring recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V495000 on August 11, 2014. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

What should I do if I have this product?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FOCUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)