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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V165000 Component: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (TCM, PCM) Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Ford |
Model: Escape |
Recall Date: 04/05/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 321,903 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
MY 2001 through 2002 and certain 2003 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0 liter V-6 engines that during deceleration, the engine can stall.Consequence Summary: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.Corrective Summary: Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer to have the Power Control Module (PCM) reprogrammed with the appropriate calibration. Owner notification is expected to begin on April 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford Motor Company customer relation center at 1-800-392-3673. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V574000 Component: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Ford |
Model: Escape |
Recall Date: 12/06/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 470,245 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0 liter V-6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.Consequence Summary: An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
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