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NHTSARecalled Nov 25, 2013 · #13V583000

Engine Overheating may result in Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak. Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Product details

Product
  • Engine Overheating may result in Fire
  • 2013 Escape
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2013 Escape
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.

View the official CPSC notice