2001 Ford Escape recall: vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 9, 2000. It covers about 1,193 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,193
- reported
- Aug 9, 2000
- owners notified
- Aug 6, 2000
- related complaints
- 107
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable can have a cracked or missing speed control cable servo cap locating tab. The locating tab could enter the servo clutch cavity and interfere with the speed control servo clutch. Also, water could enter those units that contain a cracked or missing servo cap locating tab, eventually causing corrosion that could interfere with the function of the speed control.
- Risk
- If either of these conditions occurs and the speed control is used, the speed control could prevent the throttle from returning to idle, resulting in a stuck throttle. A stuck throttle could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the speed control cables. Vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.
Recall number 00V210001
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 107 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 00V210001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Escape vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 00V210001, reported on August 9, 2000, covers about 1,193 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V210001?
Dealers will inspect the speed control cables. Vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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