Vehicle recall 12V005000 · January 9, 2012
2001-2002 Ford Escape
If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from October 22, 1999, through July 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.
- Consequence
- Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and the ABS electrical system will be modified. An interim letter was mailed on January 20, 2012. Due to a parts delay, however, the remedy may not be available currently. If parts are not available, Ford will instruct owners to park their vehicles outside until such time as parts become available. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. This recall campaign is related to 07V-156.
- Notes
- Ford's safety recall number is 11S24.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 9, 2012
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11S24
- Owner notification
- June 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 244,530
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escape (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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