Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 04V-165 · 2001–2003 Ford Escape
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 04V-165 covers 321,903 2001–2003 Ford Escape for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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 fix
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.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S13.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 31, 2000 to September 11, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ENGINE STALLINGNHTSA