2005-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner recall: hybrid propulsion system

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 3, 2014. It covers about 70,209 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 70,209
reported: Sep 3, 2014
owners notified: Oct 30, 2014
related complaints: 204

Hybrid propulsion system

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V526000

Affected vehicles

Ford Escape 2005-2008 2005 2006 2007 2008
Mercury Mariner 2006-2008 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 204 complaints about fuel system problems.

2005 Ford Escape 2006 Ford Escape 2007 Ford Escape 2008 Ford Escape 2006 Mercury Mariner 2007 Mercury Mariner 2008 Mercury Mariner

Questions about recall 14V526000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrid propulsion system?

Yes. Recall 14V526000, reported on September 3, 2014, covers about 70,209 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V526000?

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.

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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