NHTSA recall 12V336000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Escape
Reported Jul 18, 20129,320 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 12S35
The defect
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 remedy
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.