Recall 14V495 covers 133,227 2013-2014 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles for faulty MAP sensor wiring splices. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 133,227 2013-2014 Focus and Escape vehicles with 2.0 liter engines because engine wiring harness splices to the MAP sensor were not compressed enough. Incorrect signals to the powertrain control module can make the vehicle hesitate or the engine stall, increasing crash risk; the Ford dealer repair will be free once Ford makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The MAP sensor on affected 2013-2014 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles reads air pressure inside the intake manifold and sends that information to the powertrain control module, the engine computer. On 2.0 liter engines, the computer uses that signal to set fuel delivery and other engine controls. The wiring harness is the bundle of wires that carries that signal from the sensor to the computer.
The problem is in the harness splices for the MAP sensor circuit. Ford says the splices did not get enough compression during assembly, so the electrical connection inside the harness is weak. A weak connection sends the wrong pressure signal to the engine computer, which then makes decisions from bad sensor data.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not list a specific light, sound, smell, or change in how the vehicle drives before the bad MAP sensor signal occurs.
Who's affected?
Covers Focus and Escape across the 2013-2014 model years; wiring is the listed component throughout.
| 2014 Ford Focus | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Focus | wiring |
| 2013 Ford Escape | wiring |
| 2014 Ford Escape | wiring |
| Units affected | 133,227 |
A matching 2013-2014 Ford Focus or Escape does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect electrical signals can make the vehicle hesitate or the engine stall, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule service soon and avoid driving if the vehicle hesitates, stalls, or runs abnormally. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Ford Focus or Escape is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the free engine-wiring-harness splice repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V495 when you call, and mention Ford recall 14S17 if the service desk asks for Ford's number.
- Schedule the splice replacement that corrects the MAP sensor signal problem tied to hesitation or engine stalling.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and ask the dealer what to do if the vehicle hesitates or stalls.
What happens at the repair
Ford's repair plan is to replace the crimped splices in the engine wiring harness to the Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor with new splices. At the dealer, a Ford technician opens the affected harness area, removes the old splices, and installs the new splice connections so the sensor can send the correct signal to the powertrain control module. The dealer repair will be free once Ford opens it for your VIN.
Timeline
| August 11, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V495?
Recall 14V495 covers 133,227 2013-2014 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles with 2.0 liter engines. The engine wiring harness splices to the MAP sensor can send incorrect signals to the powertrain control module, causing hesitation or engine stall. Ford dealers replace the splices for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Ford Focus or Escape is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V495. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the wiring splice repair. Reference Ford recall number 14S17 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices free of charge at a franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is engine hesitation or an engine stall from incorrect MAP sensor signals to the powertrain control module. A stall while driving increases crash risk. If your vehicle hesitates, stalls, or runs abnormally, contact a Ford dealer and ask how to handle the vehicle before your repair appointment.
What if I bought my Ford Focus or Escape used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2013-2014 Ford Focus or Escape is included, then give recall 14V495 or Ford recall number 14S17 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V495000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-392-3673 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V495 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V495000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →