NHTSA recall 17V-209 (17V209000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported March 27, 2017 - about 208,584 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V209000
- Also written as
- 17V-209
- Manufacturer number
- 17S09
- Reported
- March 27, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~208,584
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Why it is dangerous
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-209 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.