NHTSA Recall 12V336000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2012-07-18. An estimated 9,320 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 12S35
Notes
This is Ford recall number 12S35.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.