FORD ESCAPE 2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V353000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-08-03 | 2012-07-26 | 2012-07-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12S37
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 529719
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S37.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
