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Recall 12V-319

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2013 Ford Escape: Structure; Service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-319
Reported
July 6, 2012
Vehicles affected
8,266 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2012 through june 7, 2012. Due to mis-positioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package.

The risk

The reduced clearance may result in the driver’s foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the carpet padding and left-side console trim panel replaced with a new panel, free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's recall campaign number is 12s34.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles