2001–2006 Ford Escape
- Affected
- 8,798
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- S1209
- Supplier
- Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd
The defect
There may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the cruise control cable, which could allow the engine to be stuck at full power when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed.
The hazard
A throttle that is stuck fully or almost fully open may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle. The risk exists regardless of whether the cruise control is being used or not.
The remedy
Owners are advised to contact their Ford authorised dealership for inspection and rectification. Ford will write to owners of affected vehicles.Until remedied, this condition may be avoided by not fully or almost-fully depressing the accelerator pedal. If a driver experiences a stuck throttle, the driver should firmly and steadily apply the brakes without pumping the brake pedal, shift to neutral, steer the vehicle to a safe location and switch the engine OFF after the vehicle has completely stopped.For further information, contact any authorised Ford dealer or Ford's customer relationship centre on 1800 503 672.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 8,798 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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