NHTSA Recall 12V005000: Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 244,530 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11S24 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | January 9, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Ford's safety recall number is 11s24.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V005000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.