2008 FORD ESCAPE RECALL - #14V526000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 FORD ESCAPE |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
10/13/2003 - 6/20/2008 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/2014 |
| # Affected |
70,209 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 FORD ESCAPE Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2008 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2008 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
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Comments
1/21/2016 - Anthony j Salisbury
WHY WAS THERE NOT A RECALL ON # 10-13-2?
ON 2008 FORD ESCAPE THE ENTIRE STEERING U-JOINT HAS COME APART ON MANY OF THESE IN WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.