NHTSA recall 04V165000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Ford Escape
Reported Apr 6, 2004321,903 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 04S13Built Jan 31, 2000 – Sep 11, 2002
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
The risk
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the power control module (pcm) with the appropriate calibration. 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.