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NHTSARecalled Sep 3, 2014 · #14V526000

Motor Electronics Coolant Pump Failure

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating. If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Motor Electronics Coolant Pump Failure
  • 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric
  • 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2008 Ford, 2008 Mercury
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.

View the official CPSC notice