NHTSA recall 12V353000
Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V353000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.