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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V209000

2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2014 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2014 Ford Transit Connect | 2015 Ford Transit Connect | 2015 Ford Fiesta — Engine and engine cooling: engine

Published March 29, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 27, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V209000, published March 29, 2017 and initiated March 27, 2017. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2014 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2014 Ford Transit Connect | 2015 Ford Transit Connect | 2015 Ford Fiesta — Engine and engine cooling: engine.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
FUSION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2014 FORD FUSION | 2013 FORD FUSION | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | 2014 FORD FIESTA | 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2015 FORD FIESTA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2014 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2014 Ford Transit Connect | 2015 Ford Transit Connect | 2015 Ford Fiesta — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V209000 on March 29, 2017. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)