Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The engine cooling system in your vehicle is responsible for keeping your engine from overheating. In certain 2013 Escape and Fusion models with 1.6L engines, there's a risk of coolant leaks that could lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine overheats and leaks flammable fluids, a fire could start near the exhaust system, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the engine, update the software, and fix the issue at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to schedule the repair as soon as you receive the notification, and they'll work with you to get it done.
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Original — What Happened
This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicles powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
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