The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V209000·Announced 2017-03-27

Ford Recalls 2013-2015 Models Due to Engine Overheating Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2013-2015 Escape, Fiesta, Fusion, and Transit Connect vehicles with 1.6L engines because low coolant can cause the engine head to crack, leak oil, and start a fire.

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 structural vehicle defect (engine cylinder head cracking) that creates a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2015 Ford Escape, Fiesta, Fusion, and Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. The recall involves approximately 208,584 vehicles.

The defect occurs if the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant in the engine cooling system. In these conditions, 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.

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 on April 21, 2017, and the recall began on January 5, 2018. 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 FUSION, ESCAPE, FIESTA, TRANSIT CONNECT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Cooling System
Hazard
Affected units
208,584

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 (4)

  • FUSION
  • ESCAPE
  • FIESTA
  • TRANSIT CONNECT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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