From fnno.com, this is the financial news network. Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall of its 2013 Ford Escape over fears of fire risk. According to Reuters, the recall concerns a component in the car called the cup plug, which could cause car engines to catch on fire.
The same source says that this is the third recall of the 2013 Escape and it affects close to 7,600 cars. The vehicles in question are 1.6 liter model escapes built between the dates of October 5, 2011 and August 31, 2012.
According to The Detroit News, no fires have been reported by customers as of yet, but there has been at least one case of fire at a dealership. For more news and analysis, follow us on twitter @fnnonline, or check out our website at fnno.com