2014 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 18V471000

Release Date:

July 16, 2018

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

18V471000

Manufacturer:

Ford Motor Company

Component(s):

• POWER TRAIN
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    • LEVER AND LINKAGE
      • FLOOR SHIFT

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

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 Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2013 Ford Escape
• 2013 Ford Fusion
• 2014 Ford Fusion
• 2015 Ford Fusion
• 2016 Ford Fusion

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