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Ford if brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.

NHTSA campaign 12V-005 · Reported January 9, 2012 · 244,530 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Escape
VEHICLES AFFECTED
244,530
REMEDY
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED.
COST
Free

The short version

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM THE CAP, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.

WHY IT MATTERS

CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.

WHAT TO DO

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-005.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2001–2002Ford Escape

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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