2013 Ford Escape recall: brakes
β οΈ What's wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2012 through june 7, 2012. Due to mis-positioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package.
π₯ The risk
The reduced clearance may result in the driverΒs foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
π§ The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the carpet padding and left-side console trim panel replaced with a new panel, free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2012. Owners may 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
- 12V319000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 12S34
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 8,266
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 20, 2012
- Built
- Mar 8, 2012 β Jun 7, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford's recall campaign number is 12S34.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.