Vehicle recall 04V574000 · December 7, 2004
2002-2004 Ford Escape
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
- Consequence
- An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on January 10, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 04S25.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V574000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 2004
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04S25
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 470,245
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escape (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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