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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The shift lever when placed in the "D" drive position does not lock in place. Additionally the shift level extends 3-4" into the radio and control panel for other instruments like rear defogger and parking light swithch. If shifter is bumped while trying to change radio or to play a cd or cassette, the shifter easily gets knocked out of position. I have repoted this to my dealer, they checked other Escapes on the lot. They all have the same problem. I emailed Ford directly about this problem, and they have not as yet responded. I belive that this problem can cause a serious problem if not fixed.
Gear shifter will not go down all the way. When moving hand, gears will change while driving. The gear shifter handle gets stuck half-way down when changing gears due to design flaw.
- Hantramck, MI, USA
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