Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-336 · 2013 Ford Escape
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 12V-336 covers 9,320 2013 Ford Escape for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 2012.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 12V336000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.