NHTSA recall 12V431000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ford Motor Company
September 4, 2012report date
6,146units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Why it matters: As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Ford Escape.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V431000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.