NHTSA recall 00V260001
Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Ford Escape
Reported Sep 12, 20001,325 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 00S25Built Oct 27, 1999 – Aug 28, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: some 4X2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4X4 rear hubs instead of 4X2 hubs. if the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4X2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.
The risk
This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them. owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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.