2013 Ford Escape recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 18, 2012. It covers about 9,320 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,320
- reported
- Jul 18, 2012
- owners notified
- Aug 10, 2012
- related complaints
- 287
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V336000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 287 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 12V336000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Ford Escape hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 12V336000, reported on July 18, 2012, covers about 9,320 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V336000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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