Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake system relies on precise pedal placement. In some 2013 Escape models, carpet padding can shift and push the center console trim panel out, altering the position of the brake pedal. This reduces clearance between the pedal and the accelerator pedal, making it harder to shift your foot between the two pedals safely.
Risk if Unfixed
If your foot contacts the side of the brake pedal while shifting from the accelerator, you'll have longer stopping distances. This increases the risk of a crash, especially in emergency situations.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will remove the carpet padding and replace the left-side console trim panel with a new one, all at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012. DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER?S FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRANSFERRING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING AND LEFT-SIDE CONSOLE TRIM PANEL REPLACED WITH A NEW PANEL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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