2001 Ford Escape recall: hubcap/cover
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 12, 2000. It covers about 1,325 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,325
- reported
- Sep 12, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 25, 2000
- related complaints
- 7
Wheels: hubcap/cover
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. If the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.
- Risk
- This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them. Owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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 at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 00V260001
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 00V260001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Escape hubcap/cover?
Yes. Recall 00V260001, reported on September 12, 2000, covers about 1,325 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V260001?
Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them. Owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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 at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
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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