Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT CONNECT
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
17V209000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If The Cylinder Head Cracks And Leaks Oil, The Oil May Contact A Hot Engine Or Exhaust Component, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20130613
End Of Manufacture
20141214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
208584
Date Owners Notified
20180105
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20170327
Make Campaign Number
17S09