Ford Recalls 500,000 Escapes For Engine Fire Risk - MoneyNews Story - WEWS Cleveland

Ford Recalls 500,000 Escapes For Engine Fire Risk - MoneyNews Story - WEWS Cleveland

Ford Motor Co. said it will recall more than 500,000 Escape sport utility vehicles after reports of engine fires linked to corrosion on antilock brake connectors.

Ford said the recall does not affect hybrid versions of the SUV.

The Dearborn-based automaker said there have been about 50 engine fires connected to the problems, which had been under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A spokeswoman said there have been no reports of accidents or injuries.