NHTSA recall 13V-584 (13V584000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 25, 2013 - about 9,469 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V584000
- Also written as
- 13V-584
- Manufacturer number
- 13S12
- Reported
- November 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,469
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (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 subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, 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-584 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.