Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

12V431000

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported2012-09-04Affected6,146 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry