A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
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2001 Ford Escape tailgate will not unlock. Tried 2 different key faubs and tried unlock from the driver door. There is no place to unlock with a key, there is no place to open from inside the cargo area. I checked the owners manual for a location of a manual release and there is none. I called Ford motor customer support and they searched the database for a manual release and could not locate any information. This appears to be a serious safety concern if you were in an accident or situation that warranted exiting the vehicle from the back.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Charlotte, NC, USA