The Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) in your 2010-2012 Ford Escape or 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner is like a fuel tank's valve that controls the flow of gasoline to your engine. In some cases, it can crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the FDM cracks and leaks fuel, you could be at risk of a fire if there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark from another vehicle or a lit cigarette.
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 free. You'll get a second notice when the new parts become available, and in the meantime, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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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 vehicle is a critical component that helps the power steering system detect the direction you're steering. In some 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models, this sensor might not work properly, which could disable the power steering assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, you'll need to use more effort to steer the vehicle at low speeds, which could make it harder to control the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software for the power steering system, which includes the steering control module and the instrument cluster, at no cost to you. They'll also replace any faulty components if they're found during the repair. The 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 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 wheel bearing in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects your front wheel to the hub. The bearings in question have the wrong dimensions, which could compromise the steering and braking performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If an incorrect wheel bearing is used, it could compromise your vehicle's ability to stop or turn properly, increasing the risk of a crash while driving.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the affected wheel bearing with a properly sized one, free of charge. You should contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
