Ford passenger car – ford maverick and ford escape — fire risk

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of fire because of badly fitted cable seals on the ABS module plug, the latter can become contaminated, leading to a short-circuit. Excessive heat generation in the ABS module can cause a smell of burning and smoke. In extreme cases the vehicle can catch fire. This might also happen after the engine has been switched off.

Measures taken

• Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

Concerns vehicles with left-hand drive and ABS built between 22 October 1999 and 23 January 2004.