Recall 14V526000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Defect in 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE

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RECALL This recall affects up to 70,209 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 14V526000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Vehicles Affected 70,209
Component HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

Safety Consequence

If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.

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