NHTSA recall 12V-336 (12V336000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 18, 2012 - about 9,320 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V336000
- Also written as
- 12V-336
- Manufacturer number
- 12S35
- Reported
- July 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,320
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-336 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.