Recall Information

Description

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), the ABS module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. This condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.

Safety Risk

An electrical short might cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the ABS module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. The dealer will also inspect the connector on the ABS module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Next Steps

Description

Ford Motor Company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

Safety Risk

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install a reinforcement crossbrace on the subframe so that steering control can be maintained in the event of a separation of the lower control arm forward attachment. This service will be performed free of charge parts and labor.

Next Steps

Description

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control cruise control is used.

Safety Risk

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to modify the engine cover to provide sufficient clearance for the speed control cable on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor. If you had the interim repair disconnect performed, the final repair will also reconnect the existing speed control cable.

Next Steps

Description

Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal Motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Safety Risk

If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on March 31, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Next Steps

Description

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.

Safety Risk

Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the power control module (pcm) with the appropriate calibration. Owner notification began on April 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Next Steps

Description

On your vehicle, localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing an oil leak that may result in a fire in the engine compartment NHTSA recall 13V-583.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to make repairs to address potential overheating that may result in a fire in the engine compartment, and to inspect the installation of the fuel line jumper and replace it if necessary. These enhancements and repairs will be completed free of charge parts and labor.

Next Steps

Description

Our records indicate a Ford remanufactured transmission was installed in your vehicle. It may be possible that the shift control fastener on your transmission may not have been properly torqued.

Safety Risk

If the improperly torqued shift lever bolt torque loosens and backs out, the shift lever may disengage from the transmission without warning, and the transmission may not respond to the shifter selection movement by the operator. This can result in the loss of transmission gear selection, and possible unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of an injury or crash

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to torque the shift control lever bolt to the proper specification free of charge parts and labor.

Next Steps