Major recall for new 2013 Escape

[blueline]

Looks like any problems some people here are experiencing with the new Santa Fe pales in comparison with what buyers of the new Ford Escape are having. Ford just had a new recall for the Escape and Fusion and this once seems to be an even bigger one!.

I have had no issues with my new Santa Fe other than the gas cap warning that came on once in 3 months.

"DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 89,000 2013 Ford Escape crossovers and Fusion sedans with 1.6-liter engines that may overheat and cause fires.
Ford estimates that the voluntary recall covers about 73,320 Escapes and 15,833 Fusions in the United States and Canada.
Ford advised customers to contact a dealer as soon as possible to arrange for alternative transportation at no charge. The company said it is working on a repair for the problem.
The vehicles are being recalled because of reports of engine overheating and fluids leaking on hot parts, resulting in engine fires while the engine is running, Ford said.
Ford is trying to determine what causes the overheating problem.
No injuries have been reported, the company said.
Ford spokesman Said Deep told The Associated Press the company has received reports of 12 fires in Escapes and one in a Fusion.
The redesigned 2013 Escape has now been recalled four times since its debut this spring. The Fusion also has been redesigned for 2013 and went on sale this fall.
Ford said some drivers who have experienced high engine temperatures followed by engine fires say that their instrument clusters flashed the message: "Engine Power Reduced to Lower Temps" or "Engine over temp, stop safely."
Some drivers also indicated that their instrument clusters sounded a chime and illuminated a red light.


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[Xion]

For now only the 1.6L engine is affected but still.

[Fred111]

I just had repairs on my 2004 Ford Ranger and I had rear axle seals just put in. This is average because the truck has 140,000 miles and still going strong. Love my Ranger. The mechanic who did it and he has done a lot of trucks, said that Toyota trucks when they have it done, has defective parts especially rear axle seals. These are replacement parts. He never had problems with replacement parts with Ford, Chevrolet, GMC and Dodge trucks. The most problems are with Toyota truck replacement parts. He didn't say anything about other trucks.

[GregL]

Originally Posted by Fred111

I just had repairs on my 2004 Ford Ranger and I had rear axle seals just put in. This is average because the truck has 140,000 miles and still going strong. Love my Ranger. The mechanic who did it and he has done a lot of trucks, said that Toyota trucks when they have it done, has defective parts especially rear axle seals. These are replacement parts. He never had problems with replacement parts with Ford, Chevrolet, GMC and Dodge trucks. The most problems are with Toyota truck replacement parts. He didn't say anything about other trucks.

And that relates to Hyundai How?

[Bianco]

Originally Posted by GregL

And that relates to Hyundai How?

You realize that this forum is for other makes and models other than Hyundai??

[someguy]

Yes this is the other cars section. I have been seeing a lot of the new Escape on the road since they make them here in Louisville and visually I'm not really a fan. I do like the new Explorer and if I had to buy a truck then F150 would be at the top of my list.

[GregL]

Originally Posted by Bianco

You realize that this forum is for other makes and models other than Hyundai??

I do now, And as someguy says if I wanted a truck I would look at the F150 New or Used, only way to go for a truck. I have a ranger and the only problem with it, is it gets worst mileage than the F150

[Bianco]

The Ranger is a good reliable truck, like mentioned the fuel economy sucks. But it's better than having a POS truck that's always costing money to fix.

The styling of the newer F-150 in my opinion are awful. The older models prior to the 5.0 engine which were equipped with the 4.6 and 5.4 engines had serious spark plug problems. Costing big $$$ to get broken or stuck plugs removed.
I had a Dakota for almost 13yrs and that truck was the most reliable vehicle I had ever owned. If I were to be buying another truck, I would look at a new Dodge Ram. But the way the gas prices are, getting a truck is not practical for me anymore.

[santa06]

Friends who had the 6 cylinder Ranger always complained about mileage, but never reliability.

F150's after 2009 like mine no plug issues.

Only the earlier 5.4 engines had plug problems, 2004-2008 but not 4.6 engines.
Tool to remove stuck electrode insulator was $50 , a decent mechanic often didn't need the special tool. A solid different design plug that won't break was used to replace the factory motor craft plugs. This plug problem was way over played.

[Bianco]

After 2009 Ford finally figured out and fixed this very simple problem.

Earlier 4.6 engine did have a problem with the heads not having enough threads where plugs would come loose and/or blow out over time. Ford tried to fix this problem with a new head design which had too many threads causing carbon build up and plugs were snapping in the heads.