Detroit - Ford Escape is drawn is the model Ford models in 2013 (released to the market in 2012) with a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine capacity of 1600 cc. Cars are subject to recall it was a car that was marketed in the United States and Canada.
There are 65,000 Escape contained in more than 8,000 U.S. and Canadian Escape affected. Meanwhile, the Escape with the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter is not affected.
Besides Escape, Ford Fusion is also affected by the recall because it has the same engine. Fusion 15 000 in the United States and 800 in Canada Fusion will be withdrawn because of this problem.
Ford spokesman, Said Deep told the New York Times that the withdrawal was carried out Ford because of reports of 13 cars that caught fire although no injuries due to the incident.
Ford also explained that they were investigating the matter since last September and found that there was a leak in the engine. In addition, the engine was quickly overheating.
And in a note, this is not the first time the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine cars that have been known to have problems with leaking fluids and fire. In September, attracted about 6100 Ford Escape 2013 model year due to a coolant leak can cause a fire.
In July, Ford Escape 2013 models also had to be withdrawn because of problems with the brakes of the 8266 Ford Escape unit. Brakes on these cars could potentially not work optimally. Al yield potential for accidents is enlarged.
In the same month, 11 500 Ford Escape 2013 model year also pulled the same engine as a convenient fuel line leak. This incident makes Ford announced its first owner to not use their cars during the investigation takes place.
For the third time this year, Ford pulled back (recall) Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) of their flagship, Escape because of the defect. Now, Ford had to pull about 73,000 Ford Escape from circulation because of the risk of engine fire.
This step was taken after the previously suggested Ford Ford Escape owners to stop using their cars because of the problem.
