It has been a tough month for the Ford Escape, just about the most popular crossover SUVs in the country. Apart from two recalls for the brand new model, a recall has been announced for unintended acceleration in older versions. There have been calls for a Ford Avoid sticky throttle recall, after numerous accidents, and Ford has listened.
Nobody surprised by recall
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation into reports of cruise control cables that would lock the throttle open in early model years of the Ford Escape, specifically versions with a V-6 from 2001 to 2004.
At first, there was no problem in the Ford Escape until bad repairs from an earlier recall brought on the issue, according to AutoGuide. In 2004, the recall occurred since the accelerator cables could stick to the pedal and jam it open. The cruise control cable got loose and trapped under the plastic motor cover causing unintended acceleration if the technician repairing the accelerator cables damaged the cruise control cable.
USA Today reports that the Center for Automotive Safety pressured the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to start an investigation to the issue. According to CBS, Ford has decided to recall the Avoid versions voluntarily though.
Close to half a million recalled
It is unknown if the Mazda Tribute will be covered in the Ford Avoid sticky throttle recall, but it is known that the Ford Avoid and the Ford Maverick, which was its name in international markets, will be recalled. There were Escapes sold in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and other markets outside of the States. There were 423,000 Escape versions in the United States and another 60,000 outside of the states, according to the Detroit News. Overall, 485,000 automobiles will be affected.
The NHTSA explained that there have been 31 complaints of unintended acceleration from Mazda Tribute proprietors and 68 grievances from Ford Avoid proprietors. One of those led to the death of a 17-year-old Saige bloom from Arizona who had her Avoid fixed in the first recall. There were 13 total crashes reported and nine injuries.
Problem fix
Owners will need to take their cars to the nearest Ford dealership to get their car inspected and fixed. To be able to keep the cruise control cable from getting trapped, the technicians will install brand new fasteners and raise the engine cover to create more room, according to the Huffington Post.
You may have to wait a few weeks for fasteners to be delivered to the dealers.
Nobody surprised by recall
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation into reports of cruise control cables that would lock the throttle open in early model years of the Ford Escape, specifically versions with a V-6 from 2001 to 2004.
At first, there was no problem in the Ford Escape until bad repairs from an earlier recall brought on the issue, according to AutoGuide. In 2004, the recall occurred since the accelerator cables could stick to the pedal and jam it open. The cruise control cable got loose and trapped under the plastic motor cover causing unintended acceleration if the technician repairing the accelerator cables damaged the cruise control cable.
USA Today reports that the Center for Automotive Safety pressured the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to start an investigation to the issue. According to CBS, Ford has decided to recall the Avoid versions voluntarily though.
Close to half a million recalled
It is unknown if the Mazda Tribute will be covered in the Ford Avoid sticky throttle recall, but it is known that the Ford Avoid and the Ford Maverick, which was its name in international markets, will be recalled. There were Escapes sold in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and other markets outside of the States. There were 423,000 Escape versions in the United States and another 60,000 outside of the states, according to the Detroit News. Overall, 485,000 automobiles will be affected.
The NHTSA explained that there have been 31 complaints of unintended acceleration from Mazda Tribute proprietors and 68 grievances from Ford Avoid proprietors. One of those led to the death of a 17-year-old Saige bloom from Arizona who had her Avoid fixed in the first recall. There were 13 total crashes reported and nine injuries.
Problem fix
Owners will need to take their cars to the nearest Ford dealership to get their car inspected and fixed. To be able to keep the cruise control cable from getting trapped, the technicians will install brand new fasteners and raise the engine cover to create more room, according to the Huffington Post.
You may have to wait a few weeks for fasteners to be delivered to the dealers.
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