Engine and engine coolingRecall 12V-431 · 2013 Ford Escape
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 12V-431 covers 6,146 2013 Ford Escape for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V431000 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 August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
The risk
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 5, 2011 to August 31, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.