Engine trouble triggers 2013 Ford Escape, Fusion recall: Autoweek TV

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTO SHOWS   |   VIDEOS   |   COLLECTOR   |   SUBSCRIBE Monday, December 03, 2012                  Overheating 1.6-liter engines may lead to fires in the 2013 Ford Escape crossover and 2013 Ford Fusion sedan. This problem may impact as many as 73,320 Escapes and 15,833 Fusions in the United States and Canada. Engine trouble triggers 2013 Ford Escape, Fusion recall: Autoweek TV 12/03/12, 4:58 pm et Also in this episode: Lincoln hopes to rev up sales with an advertising blitz, and the Chevy SS will tear up the track—and street—beginning in 2013. TRANSCRIPT -- Ford recalls the Escape and Fusion. -- Lincoln is shaking off the dust. -- And the Chevy SS is going racing. I'm Jake here with a Monday edition of Autoweek TV. Let's get the week off right. Ford is recalling the 2013 Ford Escape crossovers and Fusion sedans with the 1.6-liter engine because it could overheat and cause a fire. The recall covers about 70,000 Escapes and 16,000 Fusions in the U.S. and Canada. Ford is telling customers to contact a dealer as soon as possible to arrange alternate transportation at no charge. The claims say that fluid is leaking on... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE or to sign up for other Autoweek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add Autoweek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.