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NHTSA Recall 15V813000: Electrical system: wiring

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,017 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Escape.

9,017
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (January 7)
NHTSA campaign15V813000
Manufacturer campaign14S17-S1
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedDecember 2, 2015
Owner notificationJanuary 7, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Safety risk

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.

Notes

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 15V813000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Escape2013
Ford Focus2013, 2014

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.