2013 Ford Escape recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 25, 2013. It covers about 9,469 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,469
- reported
- Nov 25, 2013
- owners notified
- Apr 9, 2014
- related complaints
- 287
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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 the federal safety agency 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V584000
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 13V584000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Ford Escape hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 13V584000, reported on November 25, 2013, covers about 9,469 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V584000?
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.
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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