Ford Recalls 2013 Escapes Due to Fire Risk in Engine

Ford Motor Co. issued a new recall of 2013 Escape vehicles – this time due to a fuel line problem that could lead to engine fires.

The recall affects 11,500 Escape vehicles in the U.S. and Canada equipped with 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines, according to the Associated Press. The problem lies with the fuel lines that can crack and spill gasoline, causing engine fires. Most of the SUVs are on dealer lots; only 4,800 have been sold.

The company says it has received three reports of fires but no one was injured, according to the AP.

This is the second Ford Escape recall this month. The first recall was issued due to pedal clearance issues that could cause increasing stopping distances and potentially cause a collision, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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