Recall 04V574000: 2002–2004 Ford Escape

Report received

Dec 7, 2004

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

470,245vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0l v6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

Possible consequence

An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on january 10, 2005. Owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Ford Escape1,027 complaints
• 2003 Ford Escape558 complaints
• 2004 Ford Escape499 complaints