NHTSA Campaign 15V813000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Dec 2, 2015 · 9,017 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Consequence
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2013 | 9,017 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2013 | 9,017 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2014 | 9,017 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V813000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.