2004 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 04V574000

Release Date:

December 07, 2004

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

04V574000

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component(s):

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • CABLES

Summary

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

FORD RECALL NO. 04S25. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2002 Ford Escape
• 2003 Ford Escape

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• 2004 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 14V165000
• 2004 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 15E045000
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