Ford Escape

FORD RECALLS ESCAPE SUVS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD; TELLS OWNERS TO STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY

 

July 19, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) Ford Motor Company today announced a voluntary recall of 2013 model year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6-liter engine built through July 11, 2012. Ford estimates that there have been approximately 11,500 of these vehicles distributed for sale in North America, with most in the U.S.

Ford is voluntarily recalling the vehicles to replace an engine compartment fuel line, which could split and leak fuel, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Three fires have occurred, including two by Ford employees testing vehicles. No injuries have been reported.


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