Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The hybrid system in your Escape or Mariner is the part that helps your vehicle move using both gasoline and electricity. The coolant pump is a key component that keeps this system running smoothly, but it might not be working correctly in certain models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coolant pump fails, your hybrid system could overheat and shut down while you're driving. This might cause your vehicle to stall, and you'll lose power, which could make it harder to control the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty coolant pump with a new, more reliable one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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