Ford Issues Recall Over Fire Concerns
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: December 3, 2012
Ford is recalling thousands of vehicles.
The auto-giant is voluntarily calling nearly 90-thousand 2013 Ford Escapes and Ford Fusions, because of a fire hazard.
The carmaker says there have been reports of overheating and fires in models with the one-point-six liter ecoboost engine. The problem doesn't affect other model years, or Escapes and Fusions with different engines.
Ford says it's currently working on a way to fix the problem. In the meantime, Ford is asking affected owners to contact a dealer as soon as possible to arrange for a loaner vehicle at no charge.
The auto-giant is voluntarily calling nearly 90-thousand 2013 Ford Escapes and Ford Fusions, because of a fire hazard.
The carmaker says there have been reports of overheating and fires in models with the one-point-six liter ecoboost engine. The problem doesn't affect other model years, or Escapes and Fusions with different engines.
Ford says it's currently working on a way to fix the problem. In the meantime, Ford is asking affected owners to contact a dealer as soon as possible to arrange for a loaner vehicle at no charge.
