04V165000: REPROGRAM THE PCM
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 04V165000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2001 Ford Escape
2002 Ford Escape
2003 Ford Escape
Campaign No: 04V165000
Mfg. Campaign No: 04S13
Number of Affected Vehicles: 321903
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2000 01 31
Ending Date of Manufacture: 2002 09 11
DEFECT SUMMARY
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Dealers will reprogram the Power Control Module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 04V165000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2001 Ford Escape
2002 Ford Escape
2003 Ford Escape
Campaign No: 04V165000
Mfg. Campaign No: 04S13
Number of Affected Vehicles: 321903
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2000 01 31
Ending Date of Manufacture: 2002 09 11
DEFECT SUMMARY
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Dealers will reprogram the Power Control Module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.