The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V813000·Announced 2015-12-02

Ford Recalls 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST for Wiring Defect

Ford is recalling specific 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles because engine wiring splices may send incorrect signals, causing hesitation or stalling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where engine stalling increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured between January 11, 2012, and April 1, 2013, as well as 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured between May 3, 2012, and October 14, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the engine wiring harness splices connected to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.

Insufficient compression in these splices may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). These incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FOCUS, ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
9,017

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 (2)

  • FOCUS
  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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