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.
if you hear a hissing inside your escape coming from the brake pedal replace your power brake booster and the seal that is between it and the master cylinder this is an easy job to do and is fairly cheap.
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if you hear a hissing inside your escape coming from the brake pedal replace your power brake booster and the seal that is between it and the master cylinder this is an easy job to do and is fairly cheap.
- Justin N., Plain City, UT, US