Ford recalls 11,500 Escapes
Vehicles could spill gasoline
Updated: 12:13 AM EDT Jul 20, 2012
Ford is recalling 11,500 of its 2013 Escape SUVs due to a fuel line problem.The automobile manufacturing company is also taking the rare step of telling drivers to stop driving the vehicles immediately.Ford officials said the fuel lines can crack, leak and spill gasoline, which could cause the engine to catch on fire.The recall only pertains to the models with the 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine that were built from early April through July 11.Ford said approximately 4,800 of the affected vehicles were sold, while the rest are located on dealer lots.The company said there have been three reports of fires, two at a factory and one while a customer was driving. No injuries have been reported.Customers should contact their local dealers in order to get the fuel lines repaired.
Ford is recalling 11,500 of its 2013 Escape SUVs due to a fuel line problem.
The automobile manufacturing company is also taking the rare step of telling drivers to stop driving the vehicles immediately.
Ford officials said the fuel lines can crack, leak and spill gasoline, which could cause the engine to catch on fire.
The recall only pertains to the models with the 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine that were built from early April through July 11.
Ford said approximately 4,800 of the affected vehicles were sold, while the rest are located on dealer lots.
The company said there have been three reports of fires, two at a factory and one while a customer was driving. No injuries have been reported.
Customers should contact their local dealers in order to get the fuel lines repaired.