Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
What could happen
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2014
- Ford Fiesta 2014–2015
- Ford Fusion 2013–2014
- Ford Transit Connect 2013–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V209000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 27, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 5, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 208,584
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 15, 2012 to Jun 3, 2014
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 17S09
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Power train Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Oct 13, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Jun 27, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Nov 17, 2023
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.