POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The shift lever bolt in your Escape's transmission connects the shift lever to the transmission. In some cases, this bolt might not be tightened correctly, which can cause the shift lever to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shift lever comes loose while you're driving, you might not be able to shift gears. When you try to park, the gear indicator might say 'PARK', but the transmission might not actually be in 'PARK'. This means the vehicle could roll away, putting you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the transmission and either tighten the bolt or replace the shift lever assembly – all for free. You'll get a notification with the schedule for the repair.
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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 steering torque sensor in your vehicle is what helps the electric power steering system know how much you're turning the wheel. In some 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models, this sensor might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering assist fails, you'll need to work much harder to steer your vehicle at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the steering system's software for free, to ensure it works correctly. If there are any issues with the sensor or related components, they'll replace those parts for you at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
The wheel bearing in your vehicle is what connects your front wheels to the rest of your suspension. In some cases, the wrong size wheel bearing has been installed, which could change how your vehicle handles.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive with an incorrectly sized wheel bearing, you might experience loss of steering or braking control, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the affected wheel bearing with a correctly sized one, at no cost to you. You'll get a free replacement, and you should contact your dealer as soon as possible.
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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 hybrid system in your Escape or Mariner is the part that helps your vehicle move using both gasoline and electricity. The coolant pump is a key component that keeps this system running smoothly, but it might not be working correctly in certain models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coolant pump fails, your hybrid system could overheat and shut down while you're driving. This might cause your vehicle to stall, and you'll lose power, which could make it harder to control the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty coolant pump with a new, more reliable one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as 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 seat cover is the accessory that protects your seat from wear and tear. However, Marathon's Superhides seat covers are made of heavier material that could get in the way of your car's side airbag.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in an accident and the airbag doesn't deploy properly, you could suffer serious injury due to the airbag not doing its job.
Free Fix
Marathon will swap out your seat cover for a compatible one, free of charge. You'll get a notice when it's time to schedule the replacement, and you can also contact them directly at 1-800-735-2769.
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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.
