| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Timken Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15E045000 |
| Summary | The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width. |
| Consequence | Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536. |
| 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. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090226 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V777000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Ford Escape Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2012 Ford Escape has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Ford Escape recalls?
A: The 2012 Ford Escape recalls include: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.
A: Yes, the 2012 Ford Escape has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Ford Escape recalls?
A: The 2012 Ford Escape recalls include: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.