NHTSA recall 12V-431 (12V431000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported September 4, 2012 - about 6,146 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V431000
- Also written as
- 12V-431
- Manufacturer number
- 12S39
- Reported
- September 4, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,146
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Why it is dangerous
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 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-431 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.