NHTSA recall 14V-495 (14V495000)
electrical system recall reported August 11, 2014 - about 133,227 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V495000
- Also written as
- 14V-495
- Manufacturer number
- 14S17
- Reported
- August 11, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~133,227
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Why it is dangerous
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-495 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.