Recall
Ford Escape — 12V431000
NHTSA ID
12V431000
Make
Ford
Model
Escape
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2012-09-04
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
6,146
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
12S39
Summary
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.
Consequence
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
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.