NHTSA Campaign Id 04V574000; Date: Dec. 7, 2004
An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
2002 Ford Escape; 2003 Ford Escape; 2004 Ford Escape
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 470,245
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3. 0l v6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on January 10, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford recall no. 04s25. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 2005
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