A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
When I first purchased my 4-wheel Ford Escape It was great. After about 6 months the Brake fluid light came on. It was low on fluid and I just added fluid to it. Things were okay and about 8 months later the light came on again and I added fluid. I mentioned it to a Ford dealer when a few times, but they said they found no leak. I always had my oil changed by a Ford Dealer/and had the 30,000 mile check-up but no problem was never found. The light came on about every 8-10 months, so I kept adding fluid all those years. No one could find the leak. Finally, approx 2011, when a Ford dealer was changing my oil, they said the brake system was leaking. Well, I immediately had it repaired and paid approx $600.00. Since it was repaired, it has never leaked. I will assume the power booster was checked for corrosion. Now, that a recall has been done on this SUV, I feel it must of being leaking. Puttin in 1/2 can about every 10 tells me there was a slow leak and I had about 55,000. miles on the SUV. I feel with this recall Ford should pay for the brake system. I had to install to stop the leak. I hope the Forde Dealer ship will check the corrosion part of it free when I bring it in for a oil change.
Has anyone been reimbursed for the replacement brake system that was leaking per the recall.?
At a routine check, the mechanic noticed that the brake fluid was leaking. He said that if I didn't replace something(I forgot the name) the brake enhancer was lost as well. Spo he replace the part between the brake fluid and the enhancer.
- victoriaw,
Beavercreek, OH, US
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When I first purchased my 4-wheel Ford Escape It was great. After about 6 months the Brake fluid light came on. It was low on fluid and I just added fluid to it. Things were okay and about 8 months later the light came on again and I added fluid. I mentioned it to a Ford dealer when a few times, but they said they found no leak. I always had my oil changed by a Ford Dealer/and had the 30,000 mile check-up but no problem was never found. The light came on about every 8-10 months, so I kept adding fluid all those years. No one could find the leak. Finally, approx 2011, when a Ford dealer was changing my oil, they said the brake system was leaking. Well, I immediately had it repaired and paid approx $600.00. Since it was repaired, it has never leaked. I will assume the power booster was checked for corrosion. Now, that a recall has been done on this SUV, I feel it must of being leaking. Puttin in 1/2 can about every 10 tells me there was a slow leak and I had about 55,000. miles on the SUV. I feel with this recall Ford should pay for the brake system. I had to install to stop the leak. I hope the Forde Dealer ship will check the corrosion part of it free when I bring it in for a oil change.
Has anyone been reimbursed for the replacement brake system that was leaking per the recall.?
- ejcoop2003, Folsom, CA, US