Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiring harness in your vehicle is like the nervous system that sends signals to your engine. In some 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST models, the connections between the wires and the engine's air intake sensor could be loose, causing miscommunication.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connections fail, your engine might hesitate or stall while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will fix the problem by replacing the faulty wiring connections with new, secure ones — and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
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