NHTSA recall 13V-583 (13V583000)
engine recall reported November 25, 2013 - about 139,917 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V583000
- Also written as
- 13V-583
- Manufacturer number
- 13S12
- Reported
- November 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~139,917
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.
Why it is dangerous
Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-583 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.