Ford Escape recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Official safety recall 17V209000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect | 2013 | United States |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2014 | United States |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2015 | United States |
| Ford Fusion | 2013 | United States |
| Ford Fusion | 2014 | United States |
| Ford Fiesta | 2014 | United States |
| Ford Fiesta | 2015 | United States |
| Ford Escape | 2014 | United States |
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
The official remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.