The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V336000·Announced 2012-07-18

Ford Recalls 2013 Escape Vehicles Due to Fuel Line Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because a fuel line may split and leak, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that poses a risk of fire and personal injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property damage reports (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured between October 5, 2011, and July 11, 2012. These specific vehicles are equipped with a 1.6L engine. The recall involves a defect in the engine compartment fuel line, which may split and result in a fuel leak.

If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury. The recall affects approximately 9,320 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners and instruct them to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange for a pick-up. Customers may be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line at no charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
9,320

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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