Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The hybrid propulsion system's coolant pump in your 2005-2008 Ford Escape or 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner is a key part that helps keep the hybrid electronics running smoothly. But in your vehicle, this pump might fail, causing the electronics to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hybrid electronics get too hot, the powertrain could shut down while you're driving, making it hard to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the faulty coolant pump with a more reliable brushless pump, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notice to schedule the fix, and you should take it as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
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