2003 FORD ESCAPE Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT
Running Sequence Number: 107953
Campaign Number: 15V606000
Make: FORD
Model: ESCAPE
Year: 2003
MFR Campaingn Number: 15S28
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Mar 31, 2001
End Date of Manufacturing: Sep 1, 2009
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 57
Date Owner Notified: Oct 23, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: Sep 29, 2015
Record Creation Date: Sep 29, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058078000203266000000184
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Running Sequence Number: 107954
Campaign Number: 15V606000
Make: FORD
Model: ESCAPE
Year: 2003
MFR Campaingn Number: 15S28
Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Mar 31, 2001
End Date of Manufacturing: Sep 1, 2009
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 57
Date Owner Notified: Oct 23, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: Sep 29, 2015
Record Creation Date: Sep 29, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058078000203266000000182
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SUSPENSION: FRONT: WHEEL BEARING
Running Sequence Number: 113223
Campaign Number: 15E045000
Make: FORD
Model: ESCAPE
Year: 2003
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SUSPENSION: FRONT: WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer: Timken Company
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: E
Potential Number of Units Affected: 576
Date Owner Notified: May 20, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: Jun 3, 2015
Record Creation Date: Jun 3, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000057717000203266000000042
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS
Running Sequence Number: 104468
Campaign Number: 14V165000
Make: FORD
Model: ESCAPE
Year: 2003
MFR Campaingn Number: 14S02
Component Name: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 22, 1999
End Date of Manufacturing: Dec 19, 2003
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 348950
Date Owner Notified: May 30, 2014
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: Apr 2, 2014
Record Creation Date: Apr 8, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
Consequence: A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056319000203266000000273
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES
Running Sequence Number: 94790
Campaign Number: 12V353000
Make: FORD
Model: ESCAPE
Year: 2003
MFR Campaingn Number: 12S37
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 529719
Date Owner Notified: Aug 3, 2012
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: Jul 26, 2012
Record Creation Date: Jul 26, 2012
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Consequence: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. The safety recall began August 3, 2012. Remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-August 2012. Until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: Ford's recall campaign number is 12S37.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000047513000203266000000297
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Running Sequence Number: 94795
Campaign Number: 12V353000
Make: FORD
Model: ESCAPE
Year: 2003
MFR Campaingn Number: 12S37
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 529719
Date Owner Notified: Aug 3, 2012
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: Jul 26, 2012
Record Creation Date: Jul 26, 2012
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Consequence: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. The safety recall began August 3, 2012. Remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-August 2012. Until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: Ford's recall campaign number is 12S37.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000047513000203266000000127
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No