NHTSA 12V431000 United States
Ford Escape recall: Engine And Engine Cooling
Official safety recall 12V431000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V431000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling
Report date2012-09-04
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2013 | United States |
The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
The official remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.