The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V583000·Announced 2013-11-25

Ford Recalls 2013 Escape Vehicles Due to Engine Overheating and Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because localized overheating may cause oil leaks that could lead to an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential engine compartment fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the NHTSA rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured between October 5, 2011, and June 2, 2013, that are equipped with 1.6L engines. The recall covers approximately 139,917 vehicles.

The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head, which can cause cracks that allow oil to leak. Leaking engine oil may come into contact with hot engine surfaces, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-551, and all covered vehicles require inspection and remedy for this campaign regardless of prior repairs.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling, and control systems free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners during January 2014, and the recall began on April 9, 2014. 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
139,917

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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