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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V495📅 Aug 11, 2014

2013–2014 Ford Escape & 2013–2014 Ford Focus recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. 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).

💥 The risk

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

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
14V495000
Manufacturer recall #
14S17
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
133,227
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 6, 2014
Built
Feb 14, 2012 – Oct 14, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 14V495 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 14V495?

2013–2014 Ford Escape & 2013–2014 Ford Focus. 133,227 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 1-800-392-3673.