NHTSA recall 12V005000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Ford Escape
The defect
Ford IS recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.
The risk
Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and the ABS electrical system will be modified. an interim letter was mailed on january 20, 2012. due to a parts delay, however, the remedy may not be available currently. if parts are not available, ford will instruct owners to park their vehicles outside until such time as parts become available. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. this recall campaign IS related to 07v-156.