#2013 FORD ESCAPE PROBLEMS DRIVER#
If any of the brake hose washer seals are leaking, the driver of the vehicle will eventually see the red brake warning lamp illuminated and a "Brake Fluid Level Low – Service Now" message in the cluster. Approximately 25,400 are in Canada (actual 25,382) and 789 are in Mexico.įord is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1,300 (actual 1,319) 2015 Ford Transit vehicles in North America due to a potential brake fluid leak at the joint between the rear brake hose and brake caliper. (actual 132,868) with an additional 359 in the federalized territories. No accidents or injuries have been attributed to this condition.Dealers will replace the affected wiring splices.Īffected vehicles include certain 2013-2014 Ford Focus ST vehicles with the 2.0L engine built at Michigan Assembly Plant Febru– Octoand certain 2013-2014 Escape vehicles with the 2.0L engine built Octo– Apat the Louisville Assembly Plant.Īs of July 31, 2014, approximately 133,000 of the potentially affected vehicles are in the U.S. Engine stalls while driving with no warning may increase the risk of a crash. This may result in an engine malfunction indicator light, reduced engine power, hesitation, other engine drivability symptoms or engine stall. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices may cause erroneous signals to the Powertrain Control Module that may affect engine performance. In some of the affected vehicles, there may be engine wiring harnesses with splices that were insufficiently compressed during the supplier manufacturing process. Here is detailed information about the recall from Ford:Ģ013 – 2014 Focus ST and Escape Wiring Harnessįord is issuing a safety recall for approximately 160,000 (actual 159,395) 2013 – 2014 Ford Focus ST and Escape vehicles with the 2.0L engine in North America. Dealers will fix the cars for free.Ībout 133,000 of the cars are in the United States, and the rest in Canada and Mexico. models, was redesigned for the 2013 model year.įord said wiring harnesses on vehicles with 2.0-liter engines could have poor electrical connections that could affect the powertrain control module. The compact crossover, one of Ford's best-selling U.S. It is the 11th recall for the 2013 Escape. Related: Ford recalls 83K vehicles for power loss, roll away risk – Ford is recalling about 160,000 Focus ST sedans and Escape crossovers from model years 2013-2014 due to a wiring problem which could affect engine performance.įord said there are no crashes or injuries related to this problem. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.DEARBORN, Mich. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation.
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#2013 FORD ESCAPE PROBLEMS DRIVERS#
Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.Ī few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires. Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons.
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