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Recall date July 25, 2012
Models affected
  • 2001 Ford Escape
  • 2002 Ford Escape
  • 2003 Ford Escape
  • 2004 Ford Escape
Units affected 44,653
Details

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine and speed control, 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.

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to slow or stop the vehicle if the transmission is not shifted into neutral.

This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Correction: Dealers will replace the rear engine cover fastener, which will raise the cover in the area of the speed control cable to provide adequate clearance between the cover the speed control cable connector.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website