Recall 04V-574
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 to 2004 Ford Escape: Vehicle speed control (cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-574
- Reported
- December 7, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 470,245 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0l v6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
The risk
An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on january 10, 2005. Owners should contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2002 to 2004