Ford · United States · Crit
Ford Escape: Fuel system — fuel pump
Affects Ford Escape · 2010–2012 — about 329K vehicles.
The hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational