FORD ESCAPE 2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V574000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-01-10 | 2004-12-07 | 2004-12-09 |
Production Dates: 2001-05-30 - 2004-01-23
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S25
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 470245
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S25.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
