Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001 Through 2004 Escape Vehicles Equipped With 3.0L V6 Engines And Speed Control Manufactured From October 22, 1999, Through January 23, 2004. Inadequate Clearance Between The Engine Cover And The Speed Control Cable Connector Could Result In A Stuck Throttle When The Accelerator Pedal Is Fully Or Almost-Fully Depressed. This Risk Exists Regardless Of Whether Or Not Speed Control (Cruise Control) Is Used.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ESCAPE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
12V353000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
A Stuck Throttle May Result In Very High Vehicle Speeds And Make It Difficult To Stop Or Slow The Vehicle, Which Could Cause A Crash, Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles By Increasing The Engine Cover Clearance, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began August 3, 2012. Remedy Parts Are Expected To Be Available In Mid-August 2012. Until Then Dealers Will Disconnect The Speed Control Cable As An Interim Remedy, If Parts Are Not Available At The Time Of An Owner’S Service Appointment. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
529719
Date Owners Notified
20120803
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20120726
Make Campaign Number
12S37