The Augusta Chronicle
LOS ANGELES — In an unusual move associated with a recall, Ford Motor Co. told owners of one version of the new redesigned Escape sport utility vehicle to stop driving it because it might catch on fire.
Dealers will go to the homes of owners, provide a loaner and retrieve the Escape for repairs.
Ford needs to replace a fuel line in the vehicles. The automaker said the line could split and leak gasoline, which could ignite. The recall applies to 2013 model year Escapes with the 1.6-liter engine and built through July 11.
Many of the 11,500 or so affected cars are still on dealer lots. Ford said Thursday that other Escape models are not at risk.
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