| Vehicle |
2013 FORD ESCAPE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/8/2012 - 6/7/2012 |
| Recalled on |
7/6/2012 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/2012 |
| # Affected |
8,266 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes |
FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12S34.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ENGINE
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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