rk2112 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It may have only been on the market for a few months in the US, but that doesn’t make the new Ford Escape immune from problems. Ford has issued a recall for 8,266 examples of the new small SUV due to a potential problem with the carpet cladding which could interfere with the vehicle’s braking. The NHTSA said the following in its recalls summary of the problem: "Due to mis-positioned carpet padding, the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package. The reduced clearance may result in the driver's foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash." There is also a potential issue with the side console trim, which along with the carpet will be replaced in the recall. Ford will be keen to act upon this recall swiftly after the furore that surrounded Toyota and the widely reported recall due to braking issues. Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071646319/2013-ford-escape-recalled#ixzz20pF4vhAi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yeah, and...? This is already well documented. You already have your 10 posts so you can request cyberman to track your vehicle, no need to post redundant material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk2112 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Glad to see their are jerks on this forum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Glad to see their are jerks on this forum too. Indeed. I didn't see this posted anywhere else yet. Thanks for posting it. Seems minor and good that it was caught before any customer complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Perhaps "well" documented was the wrong term. A better word would have been already documented. http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/50230-2013-escape-recalled/ And of course, all over the web. To be honest, I noticed rk2112 posted a tracking request after 10 posts and I thought he was a 10 posts and I'm out of here opportunist. I was wrong and I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk2112 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Perhaps "well" documented was the wrong term. A better word would have been already documented. http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/50230-2013-escape-recalled/ And of course, all over the web. To be honest, I noticed rk2112 posted a tracking request after 10 posts and I thought he was a 10 posts and I'm out of here opportunist. I was wrong and I apologize. No problem. I haven't posted here in some time (since my 2011 Mustang order issue) just for the fact I post on a all Mustang Forum now. I recently started up here again because I ordered a 2013 Escape and was looking for a means of information for my upcoming new Escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 So, do we now move on to the second recall? http://corporate.ford.com/news-center/press-releases-detail/pr-ford-acts-quickly-to-ensure-36814?searchid=|| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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