#WWS959 License Plate
2013 FORD Escape
Hawaii, US
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Overview
The license plate number #WWS959 belongs to a FORD Escape (2013 model) and is registered in Hawaii as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv) manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #WWS959 was first searched on LookupAPlate on April 01, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
FORD
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model
Escape
Model Year
2013
Plant City
LOUISVILLE
Series
SEL
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Louisville Assembly
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1600.0
Displacement (CI)
97.63799055157
Displacement (L)
1.6
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)
Engine Brake (hp) From
178
Other Engine Info
Ti-VCT
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type
4x2
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Mechanical Brake
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT (18V471000)
Received on 16/07/2018
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
16/07/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V471000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR (14V239000)
Received on 07/05/2014
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
07/05/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V239000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (15V813000)
Received on 02/12/2015
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
02/12/2015
NHTSACampaignNumber
15V813000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (16V643000)
Received on 06/09/2016
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
NHTSAActionNumber
PE16001
ReportReceivedDate
06/09/2016
NHTSACampaignNumber
16V643000
AIR BAGS (14V597000)
Received on 26/09/2014
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
Component
AIR BAGS
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
26/09/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V597000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE (14V237000)
Received on 07/05/2014
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
07/05/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V237000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (14V495000)
Received on 11/08/2014
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
11/08/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V495000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER (14V164000)
Received on 02/04/2014
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
02/04/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V164000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (12V551000)
Received on 03/12/2012
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S41. 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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicles powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Summary
This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
03/12/2012
NHTSACampaignNumber
12V551000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES (12V319000)
Received on 06/07/2012
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12S34. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING AND LEFT-SIDE CONSOLE TRIM PANEL REPLACED WITH A NEW PANEL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Summary
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012. DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVERS FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRANSFERRING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ReportReceivedDate
06/07/2012
NHTSACampaignNumber
12V319000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (13V584000)
Received on 25/11/2013
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-336. All covered vehicles, regardless of being remedied under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. 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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
25/11/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V584000
ENGINE (13V583000)
Received on 25/11/2013
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
For some of the vehicles included in this campaign, this recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-551. All covered vehicles, regardless of being inspected and repaired under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. Owners may 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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.
Component
ENGINE
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
25/11/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V583000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (13V085000)
Received on 07/03/2013
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 13S02. 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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
07/03/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V085000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (12V336000)
Received on 18/07/2012
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
This is Ford recall number 12S35. 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 www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ReportReceivedDate
18/07/2012
NHTSACampaignNumber
12V336000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (12V431000)
Received on 04/09/2012
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39. 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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ReportReceivedDate
04/09/2012
NHTSACampaignNumber
12V431000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (20V331000)
Received on 08/06/2020
Make
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
NHTSAActionNumber
RQ19005
ReportReceivedDate
08/06/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V331000
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