My 2012 escape has always started right away first few few spin of the engine every time. Just recently had the safety recall for fuel manifold replaced under warranty. Now it has starting problems. When it’s totally cold it starts up up like it used to. When the car is hot and been off for an hour it takes several seconds for it to start, which it never did before. Additionally when I first got the car back even when the car was cold over night the it would take 5-7 sec to start. But now it’s only when it’s hot. There is no wrench symbols either. Thanks for any inputs.

 

It might be a good idea to take your vehicle back and have them recheck their work. If the problem appeared after the recall they should correct whatever they did.