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2012 FORD Escape

2 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #16V777000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) in your 2010-2012 Ford Escape or 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner is a crucial part that helps deliver fuel to your engine. In some cases, this module can crack and cause a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the FDM cracks, fuel can spill out and catch fire if it's near an ignition source. This could lead to a vehicle fire, which could be serious.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty FDM flange with a redesigned one, free of charge. You'll get a notice when the new parts are available, and you'll schedule the repair with your dealer then.
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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.
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High Priority #15E045000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
The wheel bearing in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your front wheels pivot smoothly. In some cases, Timken made wheel bearings with the wrong dimensions, which could lead to problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving with these incorrect wheel bearings, they could affect your vehicle's braking and steering, making it harder to control your car and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Timken will provide you with a replacement wheel bearing free of charge. Your local Timken distributors will contact you, and you can also reach out to them at 1-866-984-6536 to arrange the replacement.
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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.
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Other FORD Escape Years

2013
18 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
8 recalls
2003
9 recalls
2002
10 recalls
2001
15 recalls

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