POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The shift lever bolt in your vehicle's transmission is a critical part that helps you change gears safely. In some Ford Escape and Mariner models with certain rebuilt transmissions, this bolt might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shift lever bolt fails, you could lose control of your gears while driving, and the shift indicator on your dashboard might not accurately show the actual gear position. This could lead to a rollaway situation where your vehicle moves even when you think it's in park, putting you and others at risk of injury when getting in or out of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission and either tighten the shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The wheel bearing in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your front wheels turn smoothly. In some cases, the wheel bearing you got as a replacement might be the wrong size.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive with the wrong-size wheel bearing, it could affect your car's ability to stop and steer properly, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your local dealership or the original seller will replace the incorrect wheel bearing with the correct one, free of charge. They'll contact you to schedule the repair soon.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
The wiper motor in your vehicle is the part that makes your windshield wipers move. In some cases, this motor wasn't properly greased, which could lead to a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unchecked, the wiper motor's gears could break or get damaged, causing your windshield wipers to stop working. This could happen on the highway or in heavy rain, making it hard to see and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the wiper motor for grease and add it if needed – all at no cost to you. You should schedule this inspection and repair as soon as possible to avoid any issues.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
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AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
The coolant pump in your hybrid system is a crucial part that keeps the electronics cool. In some 2005-2008 Ford Escape and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid models, this pump can fail, causing the electronics to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it could shut down the engine while you're driving, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the original coolant pump with a more reliable brushless one, at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Your SuperHides seat cover is designed to protect your vehicle's seats, but it's made of a heavier material that could interfere with your side airbag.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbag doesn't deploy properly, you could be seriously hurt.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace your seat cover with a compatible one, at no cost to you. You should contact Marathon at 1-800-735-2769 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Original — Remedy
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
