NHTSA Recall 12V431000: Engine and engine cooling
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,146 vehicles. It affects 2013 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V431000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12S39 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | September 4, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 11, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Safety risk
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V431000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2013 |
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.