Mechanic Notes

2013 Ford Escape Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings recall 12V336000

Safety recall

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Campaign 12V336000 · Reported 18/07/2012

Symptoms / what can happen

If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.

Cause

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA: do not drive.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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