Recall Information

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.

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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.

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Description

On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

Safety Risk

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.

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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.

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Description

Vehicles that are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with long-term exposure to road salt may experience corrosion underneath the fuel tank mounting reinforcement brackets at the weld seam that may cause a small hole to form in the fuel tank resulting in a fuel vapor leak or liquid fuel leak.

Safety Risk

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

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect your vehicles fuel tank and either clean and treat the fuel tank with corrosion preventative measures or replace it if needed. This service will be completed free of charge parts and labor.

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Campaign:

14Y01

Description

Rental expenses claiming for 14S02

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