If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

Documents (10)

• Chronology
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - March 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Safety Recall 17S09
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

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