- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 00V260001
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
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- WHEELS
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- WHEELS
Summary
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.
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Recalls For The 2001 Ford Escape
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 00V210001
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 00V223001
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 00V277001
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 00V387002
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 03V507000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 04V165000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 04V602000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 07E023000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 07V156000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 12V005000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 12V353000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 14V165000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 15E045000
- 2001 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 15V606000
