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.
Ford Motor Company – ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE
| Report Received Date | 07/18/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V336000 |
| Consequence Summary | If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 12S35 |
| Potentially Affected | 9320 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V336000) |
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