NHTSARecalled Nov 25, 2013 · #13V584000
Engine Compartment Fuel Line May Leak
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (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 subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Engine Compartment Fuel Line May Leak
- 2013 Escape
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2013 Escape
- UPCs
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, 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.