Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001-2002 Escape Vehicles Manufactured From October 22, 1999, Through July 19, 2002, Equipped With A Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap That Could Leak Brake Fluid. If Brake Fluid Leaks From The Cap, It Could Come In Contact With The Antilock Brake System (Abs) Module Wiring Harness Connector.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ESCAPE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
12V005000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Effect Of Defect
Corrosion Can Develop In The Electrical Connector Leading To Melting, Smoke Or A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap And The Abs Electrical System Will Be Modified. An Interim Letter Was Mailed On January 20, 2012. Due To A Parts Delay, However, The Remedy May Not Be Available Currently. If Parts Are Not Available, Ford Will Instruct Owners To Park Their Vehicles Outside Until Such Time As Parts Become Available. Owners May Contact The Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center At 1-866-436-7332. This Recall Campaign Is Related To 07V-156.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19991022
End Of Manufacture
20020719
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
244530
Date Owners Notified
20120619
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20120109
Make Campaign Number
11S24