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2001 Ford Escape XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Manual
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23/28
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2001 Ford Escape XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Manual warranty
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2001 Ford Escape XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Manual Colors
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| Medium Graphite w/Cloth/Vinyl Sport Bucket Seats | ||
| Medium Parchment w/Cloth/Vinyl Sport Bucket Seats | ||
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| Exterior Colors | ||
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| Light Parchment Gold Clearcoat Metallic | ||
| Chrome Yellow Clearcoat | ||
| Bright Red Clearcoat | ||
| Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic | ||
| Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic... | ||
| Dark Highland Green Clearcoat Metallic | |
| Black Clearcoat | |
| Oxford White Clearcoat | |
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Recall Date 09/29/2015
Campaign ID; 15V606000
Component Power Train
Recall 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.
Recall Consequences
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.
Recall 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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Recall Date 06/03/2015
Campaign ID; 15E045000
Component Suspension
Recall 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.
Recall Consequences
Use Of An Incorrectly Sized Wheel Bearing Can Adversely Affect The Braking And Steering Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Recall 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.
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Recall Date 04/02/2014
Campaign ID; 14V165000
Component Structure
Recall 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.
Recall Consequences
A Separation Of The Lower Control Arm Can Result In A Significant Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Recall 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.
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Recall Date 07/26/2012
Campaign ID; 12V353000
Component Vehicle Speed Control
Recall 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.
Recall Consequences
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.
Recall 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.
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Recall Date 01/09/2012
Campaign ID; 12V005000
Component Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall Summary
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001-2002 Escape Vehicles Manufactured From October 22, 1999, Through July 19, 2002, Equipped With A Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap That Could Leak Brake Fluid. If Brake Fluid Leaks From The Cap, It Could Come In Contact With The Antilock Brake System (Abs) Module Wiring Harness Connector.
Recall Consequences
Corrosion Can Develop In The Electrical Connector Leading To Melting, Smoke Or A Fire.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap And The Abs Electrical System Will Be Modified. An Interim Letter Was Mailed On January 20, 2012. Due To A Parts Delay, However, The Remedy May Not Be Available Currently. If Parts Are Not Available, Ford Will Instruct Owners To Park Their Vehicles Outside Until Such Time As Parts Become Available. Owners May Contact The Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center At 1-866-436-7332. This Recall Campaign Is Related To 07V-156.
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Recall Date 04/10/2007
Campaign ID; 07V156000
Component Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall Summary
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With Antilock Brakes (Abs), The Abs Module Connector May Have Missing Or Dislodged Wire Seals. This Condition Could Allow Contamination To Enter The Module Connector, Creating A Potential For An Electrical Short.
Recall Consequences
An Electrical Short Might Cause An Abs Malfunction That Would Illuminate The Abs Warning Light, And In Some Cases, The Module May Overheat Resulting In Burning Odor, Smoke, And/Or Fire. This Condition Could Occur Either When The Vehicle Ignition Switch Is In The Off Position Or While The Vehicle Is Being Operated.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect The Wire Harness Connector To The Abs Module For Missing Or Dislodged Wire Seals, And Repair Or Replace The Harness Connector As Appropriate. The Dealer Will Also Inspect The Connector On The Abs Module And Replace It If It Is Found To Be Corroded Or Damaged. The Recall Began On April 23, 2007. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall Date 03/29/2007
Campaign ID; 07E023000
Component Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall Summary
Certain Cardone Master Cylinders With Part Numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987Mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, And 11-3156, And With Date Codes Lower Than Dca7078 Sold As Replacement Equipment For Use On The Vehicles Listed Above. The Seal On Master Cylinder Can Fail And Leak Brake Fluid.
Recall Consequences
Loss Of Brake Fluid Can Result In Poor Braking Performance, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Recall Remedy
Cardone Will Notify Owners And Offer To Repurchase Any Defective Master Cylinders. The Recall Began During April 2007. Owners Can Contact Cardone At 1-800-777-4780.
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Recall Date 12/20/2004
Campaign ID; 04V602000
Component Latches/Locks/Linkages
Recall Summary
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.
Recall Consequences
If The Liftgate Is Left Unlocked, There Is The Potential That It May Open During A Crash.
Recall 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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Recall Date 04/06/2004
Campaign ID; 04V165000
Component Power Train
Recall Summary
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With 3.0L V6 Engines, During Deceleration, The Engine Can Stall.
Recall Consequences
Should The Engine Stall, A Vehicle Crash Could Occur.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Reprogram The Power Control Module (Pcm) With The Appropriate Calibration. Owner Notification Began On April 21, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall Date 12/05/2003
Campaign ID; 03V507000
Component Seat Belts
Recall Summary
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, A Post Within The Safety Belt Buckle Covers Could Fracture, Which Could Affect Latch Function, Resulting In Either A "No Latch" Or "Partial Latch" Condition. In The "Partial Latch" Condition, The Buckle Tongue Can Be Inserted Into The Buckle And Appear To Be Engaged, But Will Release From The Buckle Without The Push Button Being Depressed When A Relatively Low Load Is Applied, Such As When An Occupant Moves Slightly In The Seat.
Recall Consequences
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Have The Driver And Front Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Cover Removed And Replaced With A Newly Designed Service Buckle Cover. Owner Notification Began On February 2, 2004. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall Date 11/27/2000
Campaign ID; 00V387002
Component Visibility
Recall Summary
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Windshield Wiper Linkage Can Disengage Due To A Broken Ball Socket.
Recall Consequences
This Condition Will Likely Result In Sudden And Complete Loss Of The Windshield Wiper Function, Or Of The Wiper Function On The Driver Side Only, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Wiper Module.
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Recall Date 09/18/2000
Campaign ID; 00V277001
Component Fuel System, Gasoline
Recall Summary
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The O-Ring Seals In The Fuel Line Connector At The Outlet End Of The Fuel Filter Were Damaged When The Line Was Connected To The Filter During Vehicle Assembly. In Some Cases, This Damage Could Result In A Fuel Odor, Or Possibly In Fuel Dripping From The Connection.
Recall Consequences
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Fuel Line. Owner Notification Began September 27, 2000. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall Date 09/12/2000
Campaign ID; 00V260001
Component Wheels
Recall Summary
Vehicle Description: Some 4X2 Sport Utility Vehicles Not Equipped With An Antilock Braking System May Have Inadvertently Been Built With 4X4 Rear Hubs Instead Of 4X2 Hubs. If The Incorrect Hubs Are Installed On A 4X2 Vehicle, The Rear Wheels Can Loosen, Or In Some Cases, Separate From The Vehicle.
Recall Consequences
This Condition Could Cause Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Hubs And, If Necessary, Replace Them. Owner Notification Began September 25, 2000. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
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Recall Date 08/09/2000
Campaign ID; 00V210001
Component Vehicle Speed Control
Recall Summary
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With Speed Control. The Speed Control Cable Can Have A Cracked Or Missing Speed Control Cable Servo Cap Locating Tab. The Locating Tab Could Enter The Servo Clutch Cavity And Interfere With The Speed Control Servo Clutch. Also, Water Could Enter Those Units That Contain A Cracked Or Missing Servo Cap Locating Tab, Eventually Causing Corrosion That Could Interfere With The Function Of The Speed Control.
Recall Consequences
If Either Of These Conditions Occurs And The Speed Control Is Used, The Speed Control Could Prevent The Throttle From Returning To Idle, Resulting In A Stuck Throttle. A Stuck Throttle Could Result In A Crash.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect The Speed Control Cables. Vehicles With Speed Control Cables From Cavities 3 And 4 Will Have The Cable The Speed Control Servo Replaced.
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Recall Date 08/08/2000
Campaign ID; 00V223001
Component Steering
Recall Summary
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. These Vehicles May Have A Mis-Assembled Or Incorrectly Manufactured Nut That Attaches The Steering Wheel Assembly To The Steering Column. The Nut Could Be Upside Down In The Steering Wheel Assembly, Which Could Overstress The Steering Column Shaft When The Nut Is Tightened. In Addition, Some Of The Nuts May Have Been Cracked During Manufacture Resulting In The Nut Fracturing When It Is Tightened During Vehicle Assembly.
Recall Consequences
Either Of These Conditions Can Lead To The Steering Wheel Becoming Loose Or Separating From The Steering Column, Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control.
Recall Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Steering Wheel Retention Armature And, If Necessary, The Steering Column To Correct This Condition.
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