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2001-2004 Ford Escape recall: cables

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 26, 2012. It covers about 529,719 vehicles.

vehicles affected
529,719
reported
Jul 26, 2012
owners notified
Aug 3, 2012
related complaints
395

Vehicle speed control: cables

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V353000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 395 complaints about acceleration problems.

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Questions about recall 12V353000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Ford Escape cables?

Yes. Recall 12V353000, reported on July 26, 2012, covers about 529,719 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V353000?

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.

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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