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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
30 reportsClear category filter20,000 miles · Apr 7, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 2005 FORD ESCAPE GAS PEDAL STICKS HORRIBLY. IT IS CONSTANTLY STICKING, AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED US NUMEROUS WRECKS. FORD TRIED TO CHARGE ME $360 TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER. I DID NOT GO THROUGH WITH IT. I PAID $120 FOR A NEW THROTTLE CABLE AND IT DIDN'T FIX IT AS WELL. I'M AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS TO DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVEN WITH …
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MY 2005 FORD ESCAPE GAS PEDAL STICKS HORRIBLY. IT IS CONSTANTLY STICKING, AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED US NUMEROUS WRECKS. FORD TRIED TO CHARGE ME $360 TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER. I DID NOT GO THROUGH WITH IT. I PAID $120 FOR A NEW THROTTLE CABLE AND IT DIDN'T FIX IT AS WELL. I'M AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS TO DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVEN WITH MY FAMILY, AND I DO NOT TRUST THE VEHICLE ONE BIT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10264432
86,709 miles · Mar 17, 2009
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE BREAKDOWN. THE CAR SIMPLY QUIT RUNNING. IT HAD FIRE BUT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. WE HAD NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER. THE FIRST PROBLEM THEY TOLD US WAS THAT THE CHIP IN THE KEY WAS BAD. THE HAD A NEW KEY MADE. FROM THERE, IT WAS THE PCM COMPUTER AND THEN A…
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THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE BREAKDOWN. THE CAR SIMPLY QUIT RUNNING. IT HAD FIRE BUT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. WE HAD NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER. THE FIRST PROBLEM THEY TOLD US WAS THAT THE CHIP IN THE KEY WAS BAD. THE HAD A NEW KEY MADE. FROM THERE, IT WAS THE PCM COMPUTER AND THEN A SECOND COMPUTER AND THEN 3 POWER PACKS. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE PLUGS AND WIRES AND MISC. OTHER PARTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10262131
55,000 miles · Feb 20, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2005 FORD ESCAPE AND FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS OR MORE THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE. I CAN ONLY PUT IN APPROX. $2 AT A TIME IF NOT LESS BEFORE THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND THAT OTHER OWNERS OF MY VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE PERSON POSTED THAT FORD INFORME…
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I HAVE A 2005 FORD ESCAPE AND FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS OR MORE THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH PUTTING GAS IN THE VEHICLE. I CAN ONLY PUT IN APPROX. $2 AT A TIME IF NOT LESS BEFORE THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND THAT OTHER OWNERS OF MY VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE PERSON POSTED THAT FORD INFORMED HIM THAT THERE COULD BE A SPIDER IN THE GAS LINE AMONGST OTHER EXCUSES. IN THE END, HE POSTED THAT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION TO HIS PROBLEM AND IT STILL TAKES APPROX. 15 MINUTES TO FILL THE TANK. WHEN I CALLED FORD, THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING ABOUT THE SPIDER AND INFORMED ME THAT THERE WOULD BE A $106 CHARGE TO SIMPLY LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. KNOWING THIS CHARGE AND THE FACT THAT OTHERS HAVE POSTED THAT EVEN AFTER THEIR VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT IT STILL HAS THIS PROBLEM, I DECIDED TO NOT HAVE IT LOOKED AT. TODAY, AGAIN, IT TOOK ME OVER 10 MINUTES TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND GAS CONTINUOUSLY SPILLS OUT ONTO THE CAR AND IT CONSTANTLY CLICKS OFF. IT IS GETTING VERY ANNOYING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10259422
42,750 miles · Feb 29, 2008
Fuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FLOW IN THE FUEL LINE WAS UNEVEN. FORD HAS BEEN ISSUING RECALLS ON VARIOUS VEHICLES BECAUSE THE FUEL RAIL HAS CARBON CLUMPS IN THE HOSE WALL THAT MAY LE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FLOW IN THE FUEL LINE WAS UNEVEN. FORD HAS BEEN ISSUING RECALLS ON VARIOUS VEHICLES BECAUSE THE FUEL RAIL HAS CARBON CLUMPS IN THE HOSE WALL THAT MAY LEAK IN THE WALL OVER TIME. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. SHE IS DISPLEASED AND REFUSES TO PAY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,750. UPDATED 04/16/08 *BF UPDATED 04/16/08 *TR UPDATED 06/23/10. *JB THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE EXPERIENCED A SECOND FAILURE. UPDATED EVOQ 08/20/10*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/25/14
NHTSA ODI #10219739
39,000 miles · Jan 29, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
I AM HAVING TROUBLE ADDING GAS TO MY SUV, IT KEEP SHUTTING THE NOZEL OFF. I MUST VERY SLOWLEY ADD THE GAS OR IT WILL SHUT OFF. TODAY 1/29/08, I ADDED 10 GALLONS OF GAS AND IT TOOK ME ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO DO SO. I HAVE TAKEN THE SUV TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY REPLACED THE FILL TUBE AND TOLD ME THA…
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I AM HAVING TROUBLE ADDING GAS TO MY SUV, IT KEEP SHUTTING THE NOZEL OFF. I MUST VERY SLOWLEY ADD THE GAS OR IT WILL SHUT OFF. TODAY 1/29/08, I ADDED 10 GALLONS OF GAS AND IT TOOK ME ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO DO SO. I HAVE TAKEN THE SUV TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY REPLACED THE FILL TUBE AND TOLD ME THAT IT SHOULD BE OK NOW, BUT THAT I SHOULD STILL ADD THE GAS AT A SLOW RATE BECAUSE THE NEW PUMPS AT THE STATIONS ARE MORE PRESSURE SENSITIVE AND WILL SHUT OFF FASTER. I AM STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM AND NEED A SOLUTION AS I LIKE THE SUV AND WOULD NOT LIKE TO GET RID OF IT JUST BECAUSE IT TAKES SO LONG TO PUT IN GAS. *CN
NHTSA ODI #10216395
2,000 miles · Jul 11, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolinePower Train
NEW 2005 FORD ESCAPE HAS NUMEROUS ISSUES THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY MULTIPLE DEALER SHOPS: - INTERMITTENT STALLING, SIMILAR TO PROBLEM CAUSING RECALL OF 2001 - 2003 ESCAPES. CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STERRING AND BRAKES. DEALER CANNOT REPRODUCE, SO WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. - GASOLINE SMELL …
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NEW 2005 FORD ESCAPE HAS NUMEROUS ISSUES THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY MULTIPLE DEALER SHOPS: - INTERMITTENT STALLING, SIMILAR TO PROBLEM CAUSING RECALL OF 2001 - 2003 ESCAPES. CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STERRING AND BRAKES. DEALER CANNOT REPRODUCE, SO WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. - GASOLINE SMELL AND LOUD KNOCKING FROM ENGINE IN HOT TEMPERATURES. - EXTREMELY LOW GAS MILEAGE, ALMOST 50% BELOW ADVERTISED MILEAGE. THESE COMPLAINTS APPEAR IN OTHER REPORTS AS WELL, SO THIS IS NOT ISOLATED. FORD IS DOING ITS BEST NOT TO ADDRESS ANY OF THESE ISSUES AND TELLING PEOPLE TO JUST DEAL WITH IT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10162076
5,000 miles · Feb 7, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. 11/12 CITY AND 15/16 HIGHWAY, DEALER CHECKED THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND FOUND NOTHING. STATING I'M NOT ALONE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10149625
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSE TO SEND A FIELD TECHNICIAN TO INS…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSE TO SEND A FIELD TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FUMES CAUSED THE CONTACT'S NOSE TO BURN, MADE HER NAUSEOUS AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10145442
2,000 miles · Dec 8, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS IT SPILLED OVER . THE GAS TANK ACTED AS IF IT WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES . TWICE THE SPIDER VENT WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE FILLER NECK WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PR…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS IT SPILLED OVER . THE GAS TANK ACTED AS IF IT WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES . TWICE THE SPIDER VENT WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE FILLER NECK WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10144769
Mileage unknown · Jan 1, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
WE PURCHASED A 2005 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED FROM COURTESY FORD IN PORTLAND, OREGON, ON AUGUST 29, 2004. THE CAR IS GETTING 11/12 MPG IN THE CITY AND 17 MPG ON THE HIGHWAY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND AFTER SOME TESTING THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIX THIS DEFECT. SINCE YOU ADVERTISE 18 MPG/24 MPG AND THAT WE …
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WE PURCHASED A 2005 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED FROM COURTESY FORD IN PORTLAND, OREGON, ON AUGUST 29, 2004. THE CAR IS GETTING 11/12 MPG IN THE CITY AND 17 MPG ON THE HIGHWAY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND AFTER SOME TESTING THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIX THIS DEFECT. SINCE YOU ADVERTISE 18 MPG/24 MPG AND THAT WE BASED OUR PURCHASE DECISION UPON THAT FACTOR, I WOULD LIKE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. WE EITHER GOT A LEMON OR YOU'RE GUILTY OF DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING. EITHER WAY, IT DOESN'T MAKE ME WANT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD OR RECOMMEND FORD TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I AM LOOKING IN TO MY OPTIONS, AND AM CONTACTING YOU BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE WHAT FORD DOES IN THESE INSTANCES -- HOW WELL DO YOU STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT? YOU'VE GOT A GREAT WEBSITE AND DEVOTE SPACE TO YOUR "ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS"... WELL GUESS WHAT? 11 MPG IS NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT -- A HUMMER GETS BETTER MILEAGE THAN MY CAR AT THIS POINT. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THIS WEEK. I WOULD LIKE ONE OF THREE THINGS TO HAPPEN. 1) FIX THE CAR SO IT GETS THE ADVERTISED MILEAGE; 2)REPLACE THE CAR WITH ONE THAT DOES GET THE ADVERTISED MILEAGE; OR 3) GIVE US A FULL REFUND. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10104884
Official recalls
4Sep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Sep 3, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Apr 7, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Dec 20, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 1-800-392-3673.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP12006 · Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
Opened Oct 2, 2012 · Closed Feb 21, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 2005 through 2012 Ford Escape vehicles. On October 2, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition DP12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The NCCC letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in MY 2009 Ford Escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle Body Stuck Closed. The petitioner indicates that the owners of both vehicles reported experiencing repeated incidents of stalling and engine surging. According to Ford, Escape non-hybrid vehicles are equipped with Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) assemblies beginning with MY 2009. Vehicles manufactured between June 22, 2009 and October 15, 2009 may contain contaminated printed circuit boards (PCB) with plating variations. Plating variations could lead to a lack of continuity in the throttle position sensor circuit where P2111 and/or other DTCs would be generated and stored. Ford and its electronic throttle body supplier, Delphi, modified the PCB manufacturing process and issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 09-23-5. Vehicles produced after October 15, 2009 incorporated ETBs manufactured with a PCB process that resolved this condition. ODI's analysis identified a total of 123 unique reports indicating allegations of reduced motive power or vehicle stall. Depending on the condition of throttle control system malfunction, a driver may experience varying levels of reduced engine performance associated with three limp home modes. In two limp modes, reduced engine performance may maintain vehicle speeds above 20mph while the third is a limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Allegations of stall appear to be related to the limited limp home mode. Vehicles are not likely to unexpectedly stall as a result of this condition, but drivers may characterize the reduced functionality as a stall, even though their vehicle may still has motive capability. Allegations of vehicle surge appear to be related to limp home mode operation. Complaints alleging surge are most likely related to engine RPM fluctuations at low vehicle speeds or idle as the control system engages to prevent engine stall. In limited limp mode, rough-idle conditions may exist while the control system attempts to modulate engine RPMs once the vehicle reaches a reduced speed to maintain approximately 900 RPM. Separately, ODI received 59 complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles. Approximately 60 percent (36) of the incidents occurred at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Eighty percent of complaints (47) were received beginning March 2012 and 14 complaints reported that the throttle body was replaced or DTCs associated with limp home modes. Additionally, Ford issued TSB 10-21-6 addressing DTCs associated with idle speed drops and limited limp home mode. The petition is granted on certain model years.Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.See full copy of the closing resume for this defect petition for list of the VOQs associated with the defect petition analysis.
AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.
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