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NHTSARecalled Jul 18, 2012 · #12V336000

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

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. If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.

Product details

Product
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE
  • 2013 Escape
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2013 Escape
UPCs

What you should do

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 1-866-436-7332.

View the official CPSC notice