Ford recalls Escapes, Fusions for engine fire risk

Published November 30, 2012 11:36pm ET



DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling more than 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans because the engines can overheat and cause fires.

The recall affects vehicles from the 2013 model year with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines that were sold in the U.S. and Canada, the company said in a statement.

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