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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 13V584📅 Nov 25, 2013

2013 Ford Escape recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V584000
Manufacturer recall #
13S12
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
9,469
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 9, 2014
Built
Oct 5, 2011 – Jul 11, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-336.All covered vehicles, regardless of being remedied under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V584 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V584?

2013 Ford Escape. 9,469 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.