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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
149 reportsClear category filter93,000 miles · Jul 27, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
ENTERING THE INTERSTATE, I SPED UP TO MERGE, BUT COULD NOT PUSH ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO EVEN GET OUT OF OVERDRIVE. (MAKING THINGS WORSE, THE MERGE WAS FROM THE LEFT.) PEDAL WAS FULL DOWN. AFTER DODGING GO HOME TRAFFIC, I LIMPED TO RIGHT HAND LANE AND GOT OFF AT NEXT FORD DEALERSHIP. SERVICE REP AND I LOOKED AT THE DEPRESSION MAD…
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ENTERING THE INTERSTATE, I SPED UP TO MERGE, BUT COULD NOT PUSH ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO EVEN GET OUT OF OVERDRIVE. (MAKING THINGS WORSE, THE MERGE WAS FROM THE LEFT.) PEDAL WAS FULL DOWN. AFTER DODGING GO HOME TRAFFIC, I LIMPED TO RIGHT HAND LANE AND GOT OFF AT NEXT FORD DEALERSHIP. SERVICE REP AND I LOOKED AT THE DEPRESSION MADE IN THE PLASTIC HOUSING TO THE STEERING COLUMN, WHERE PEDAL HARDWARE HAD INDENTED IT. SERVICE SAID ENGINE APPEARED TO BE OPERATING OK; HE TESTED IT BY REVVING THE ENGINE IN THE GARAGE. HE REMARKED THE VISIBLE SYMPTOM WAS THE PEDAL BEING SO LOW THERE'S NO ROOM FOR TRAVEL. I CONTINUED ON 150 MILES BACK HOME AND CALLED FORD TO LOOK AT THE "SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION" ISSUE. VEHICLE APPEARS TO ACCELERATE OK WITH CRUISE CONTROL; THE PEDAL IS SITTING SO LOW THERE'S NO TRAVEL TO ACCELERATE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS - MERGING IN METRO TRAFFIC IS NO GAME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10467996
129,000 miles · Jul 23, 2012
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I WENT TO ACCELERATE. UPON REACHING 40. I HEARD A SUBSTANTIAL BACKFIRE NOISE, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD CAUSING ME TO BLOCK TRAFFIC AS I COASTED ALMOST INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER COASTING FOR 100+ FEET. AFTER WHIC…
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WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I WENT TO ACCELERATE. UPON REACHING 40. I HEARD A SUBSTANTIAL BACKFIRE NOISE, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD CAUSING ME TO BLOCK TRAFFIC AS I COASTED ALMOST INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER COASTING FOR 100+ FEET. AFTER WHICH, THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND RUGGED NEVER BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOUT 30 MPH AND CAUSING MAJOR TRAFFIC PROBLEMS. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP (VARSITY FORD IN ANN ARBOR, MI) AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY 2005 FORD ESCAPE WAS IN TROUBLE. APPARENTLY, MY SPARK PLUG AFTER BEING CLOGGED, CAUSED A BACKFIRE WHICH BLEW MY IGNITION COILS AND SPARKPLUGS AND MY PCM. I AM BEING QUOTED $2,200. AT MY LAST OIL CHANGE (3 MONTHS AGO) VARSITY FORD TOLD ME I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO NEEDING A TUNE UP BUT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY THAT DAY AND THAT I COULD WAIT UNTIL MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. I WAS PLANNING ON GOING THIS WEEKEND BECAUSE I WAS HEADING OUT OF TOWN. HAD I BEEN TOLD THE RISK WAS A $400 TUNE UP VS. A $2,200 BLOWN ENGINE, MAYBE I WOULD HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. I'M VERY DISTRAUGHT AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND NOW AM QUESTIONING WHETHER I WILL EVER BUY A FORD OR WORK WITH A FORD DEALERSHIP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10467100
100,000 miles · Jul 20, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
CAR SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WHEN IT IS TURNED ON, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER, THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE TO PUT FULL FORCE TO JAM THE PEDAL DOWN TO TAKE OFF. IF I AM AT A LIGHT AND STOPPED, THE SAME THING HAPPENS. I HAVE THE REPAIR SHOP FIX THIS ISSUE TWICE BUT DECIDED TO LODGE A COMPLAINT BASED UPON NEWS REP…
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CAR SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WHEN IT IS TURNED ON, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER, THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE TO PUT FULL FORCE TO JAM THE PEDAL DOWN TO TAKE OFF. IF I AM AT A LIGHT AND STOPPED, THE SAME THING HAPPENS. I HAVE THE REPAIR SHOP FIX THIS ISSUE TWICE BUT DECIDED TO LODGE A COMPLAINT BASED UPON NEWS REPORTS. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY OTHER ISSUE WITH THE SUV AND I LOVE MY FORD. I AM NOT SURE THAT HIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466779
150,000 miles · Jul 19, 2012
EngineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY GAS PEDAL SNAPPED FORWARD BY ITSELF AND ACCELERATED MY CAR. THEN SNAPPED BACK AND HIT MY FOOT IN THE POSITION IT WAS ALREADY IN. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE, SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF MY OWNERSHIP OF THIS CAR. (I BOUGHT IT NEW) I IGNORED IT THE FIRST FEW TIMES BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WA…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MY GAS PEDAL SNAPPED FORWARD BY ITSELF AND ACCELERATED MY CAR. THEN SNAPPED BACK AND HIT MY FOOT IN THE POSITION IT WAS ALREADY IN. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE, SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF MY OWNERSHIP OF THIS CAR. (I BOUGHT IT NEW) I IGNORED IT THE FIRST FEW TIMES BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS RELATED TO BEING ON CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THIS WAS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. I SAW ON FOX NEWS THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION; AND CALLED FORD TO SEE IF THEY WOULD REPAIR MY CAR AND THEY SAID NO. I AM HOPING THEY WILL HAVE A RECALL, BECAUSE I PLAN ON KEEPING THIS CAR FOR AWHILE, AND DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THANKS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466640
69,000 miles · Jul 18, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE PEDAL OF THE ACCELERATOR HAD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT UNDER THE ACCELERATOR FOR IT TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE A SPRING IN THE PEDAL. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE PEDAL OF THE ACCELERATOR HAD BECOME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT UNDER THE ACCELERATOR FOR IT TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE A SPRING IN THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY REPORT ON THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10466409
88,500 miles · Jul 18, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP 10 TO 15 MPH BY ITSELF FOR 5 TO 7 SECONDS WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED AND, THEN, SLOWS DOWN TO ORIGINAL SET SPEED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE GAS PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND KICK BACK WHEN IT RELEASES AND MAKING SOUNDS WHEN HITS HARD THE SHOE. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE NOVEMBER 2011 ONLY WHEN CRUIS…
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THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP 10 TO 15 MPH BY ITSELF FOR 5 TO 7 SECONDS WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED AND, THEN, SLOWS DOWN TO ORIGINAL SET SPEED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE GAS PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND KICK BACK WHEN IT RELEASES AND MAKING SOUNDS WHEN HITS HARD THE SHOE. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE NOVEMBER 2011 ONLY WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS BEING USE AND NOT ALL THE TIME. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST 2 EACH MONTH SINCE THEN. IT WAS REPORTED JULY 18 AROUND 9:45AM TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AFTER RECALL NEWS ABOUT FORD ESCAPES 2002-2004 WITH V6 ENGINES (LIKE MINE) SUFFER FROM MECHANICAL FLAW THAT LEADS TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AT THE TIME, THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR MY VIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466366
140,000 miles · Jul 18, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY FOR THE SAME FAILURE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS BEING RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE RECENTLY STARTED EXHIBIT THE SA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY FOR THE SAME FAILURE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS BEING RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE RECENTLY STARTED EXHIBIT THE SAME ISSUES. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SECOND FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE EITHER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
NHTSA ODI #10466359
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. YOU START OUT DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PEDAL WON'T MOVE. YOU CAN'T ACCELERATE AT ALL. THE PEDAL IS STUCK. AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR WARMS UP THE PEDAL USUALLY WILL START MOVING AGAIN. WE HAVE HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT I…
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WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. YOU START OUT DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PEDAL WON'T MOVE. YOU CAN'T ACCELERATE AT ALL. THE PEDAL IS STUCK. AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR WARMS UP THE PEDAL USUALLY WILL START MOVING AGAIN. WE HAVE HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. HOWEVER WHEN THEY GET THE CAR IT'S USUALLY WARM. ONE MECHANIC THOUGHT IT WAS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL PANEL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. I MADE SURE THERE WAS NO FLOOR MAT INTERFERING TOO. LUCKILY WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN A SITUATION WHERE IT WOULD CAUSE A CRASH. WHEN IT HAPPENS, YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO SIT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR THE PEDAL TO FREE ITSELF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466347
80,000 miles · Apr 17, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING WITH A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE VIN WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING WITH A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10455509
10,000 miles · Apr 12, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
OUR GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING IN MY WIFES ESCAPE SINCE WE PURCHASED IT IN 2005. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE WE GOT THE CAR. FORD KEEPS PUTTING BANDAIDS ON IT. THEY WILL CLEAN OUT A CASING OR REPLACE A SMALL PART. THE PROBLEM IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THAT FORD WON'T ADMIT TO. THE DEALERSHIP WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM IS CLO…
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OUR GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING IN MY WIFES ESCAPE SINCE WE PURCHASED IT IN 2005. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE WE GOT THE CAR. FORD KEEPS PUTTING BANDAIDS ON IT. THEY WILL CLEAN OUT A CASING OR REPLACE A SMALL PART. THE PROBLEM IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THAT FORD WON'T ADMIT TO. THE DEALERSHIP WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM IS CLOSED AND NOW FORD REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE PART WITHOUT CHARGING ME BECAUSE WE DONT' HAVE A WARRANTY ANYMORE. THIS ISSUE ALMOST KILLED MY FAMILY THIS MORNING. THE GAS PEDAL STUCK BUT THE CAR IDLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC. MY WIFE COULDN'T MAKE THE CAR MOVE EXCEPT IN IDLE. MEANWHILE CARS HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND SWERVE TO MISS HER. IT WAS A VERY UPSETTING SITUATION. FORD WON'T CARE UNTIL SOMEONE IS KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10454948
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.
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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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