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NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V260001
Component:  Wheels:Hub
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
Escape
Recall Date:
09/14/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1325
Manufactured: 10/1999 - 08/2000
Defect Summary:
Some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. If the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary:
This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V277001
Component:  Fuel:Fuel Lines Fittings And Pump
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
Escape
Recall Date:
09/22/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10850
Manufactured: 10/1999 - 09/2000
Defect Summary:
The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. In some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.
Consequence Summary:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.
     

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