Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The fuel hoses in your 2013 Escape are the tubes that carry gasoline from the engine to the tank. Unfortunately, some of these hoses might have been installed incorrectly after a previous repair, which could cause them to rub against other parts and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hoses leak fuel and there's an ignition source nearby, it could ignite the fuel and cause a fire. This is a serious situation that could lead to damage or even injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the fuel hoses in your Escape's engine compartment and replace them if necessary - free of charge. You'll get a notice in the mail in January 2014, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
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