NHTSA recall 00V210001
Vehicle Speed Control · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The speed control cable can have a cracked or missing speed control cable servo cap locating tab. The locating tab could enter the servo clutch cavity and interfere with the speed control servo clutch. Also, water could enter those units that contain a cracked or missing servo cap locating tab, eventually causing corrosion that could interfere with the function of the speed control.
Why it matters: If either of these conditions occurs and the speed control is used, the speed control could prevent the throttle from returning to idle, resulting in a stuck throttle. A stuck throttle could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the speed control cables. Vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Ford Escape.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V210001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.