The Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) in your vehicle is like a vital pipe that carries fuel from the tank to your engine. In your 2010-2012 Ford Escape or 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner, this module could crack and start leaking fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the FDM cracks and leaks fuel, it could catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby. This could lead to a serious fire, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty FDM flange with a new one that's designed to prevent leaks, and this repair is 100% free. You should expect a second notice when the new parts are available, but in the meantime, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
The steering torque sensor in your Escape or Mariner is a part that helps your power steering system work smoothly. In some 2008-2011 models, this sensor might not be able to detect steering input properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, you could lose power steering assist at low speeds, making it harder to steer. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially in crowded areas or tight spaces.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software in your power steering system, free of charge. If your vehicle is experiencing issues, they'll also replace the affected components at no cost to you.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
The park rod guide retention pin in your vehicle is a small metal piece that helps keep your transmission in place. In some 2010 Fusions, Milans, and Escapes, this pin wasn't properly installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If you park on an incline without engaging the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away, potentially causing a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will fix the issue by properly installing the park rod guide retention pin – at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010. THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION".
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A VEHICLE PARKED WITHOUT AN ENGAGED PARK PAWL AND WITHOUT AN APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.
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FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 AND FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). REPRESENTATIVES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Your vehicle uses a front wheel bearing to help your wheels turn smoothly. However, some wheel bearings made by Timken were produced with incorrect dimensions, which could affect how well your vehicle brakes and steers.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use a wheel bearing with the wrong dimensions, it could lead to reduced braking and steering performance. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially when you're trying to stop or change direction quickly.
Free Fix
Your replacement wheel bearing will be provided by Timken at no cost to you. You should contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536 to arrange for the replacement.
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The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
The seat cover you bought for your vehicle is made of a heavier material than standard seat covers. This can be a problem if your vehicle has side airbags.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the seat cover interferes with the airbag, it might not deploy properly. This could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Marathon will replace your seat cover with a safer one, free of charge. You can contact them at 1-800-735-2769 to schedule the replacement.
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MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Original — Remedy
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
