2002–2004 Ford Escape recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
💥 The risk
An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on january 10, 2005. Owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V574000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 04S25
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 470,245
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 10, 2005
- Built
- May 30, 2001 – Jan 23, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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).