Ford is recalling 139,917 Escape SUVs in the U.S. to fix engine problems that could result in fires under the hood, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is the seventh recall for the 2013 Escape since it debuted in spring 2012, and the fifth recall involving serious problems with its 1.6-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine.

This time, part of the engine cylinder head can overheat and crack due to stress, which can cause oil to leak onto exposed, hot engine parts and cause fires. At least 13 engine fires have been reported to Ford -- 12 in the U.S. and one in Canada -- due to cracked cylinder heads.

Of these recalled models, 9,469 need to be rechecked for repairs made during a previous recall in July 2012 in which fuel lines were splitting and leaking gasoline on up to 11,500 cars. Ford dealers may not have installed the new fuel lines correctly, as the company was getting reports of fuel odors and leaks (technically, this recall fix is now a new, separate recall). There were no reported fires for these cars.