FORD 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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…

Recall #: 15V813000

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FORD 2013-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING was recalled by Ford in December 2, 2015. Reason: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012,…. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new sp…. Verify recall #15V813000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford issued this NHTSA recall-Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012,….

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agency class: December 2, 2015
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #15V813000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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).

Reason for recall

Hazard

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15V813000
Date reported	December 2, 2015
Date initiated	December 2, 2015
Recalling firm	Ford
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 2, 2015. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15V813000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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