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2013-2014 Ford Escape and Ford Focus recall: wiring

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 11, 2014. It covers about 133,227 vehicles.

vehicles affected
133,227
reported
Aug 11, 2014
owners notified
Oct 6, 2014
related complaints
1,076

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Risk
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

Recall number 14V495000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,076 complaints about electrical problems.

2013 Ford Escape2014 Ford Escape2013 Ford Focus2014 Ford Focus

Questions about recall 14V495000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Ford Escape and Ford Focus wiring?

Yes. Recall 14V495000, reported on August 11, 2014, covers about 133,227 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V495000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

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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