Ford Escape; Mercury Mariner (2005-2008): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 14V526000 · Sep 3, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
70,209
vehicles affected
70,209
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V526000
- Date
- Sep 3, 2014
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 70,209
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2005-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V526000?
2 models: Ford Escape (2005-2008), Mercury Mariner (2006-2008), about 70,209 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V526000?
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.
What can happen?
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.