Vehicle recall 12V319000 · July 6, 2012
2013 Ford Escape
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from March 8, 2012 through June 7, 2012. 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.
- Consequence
- The reduced clearance may result in the drivers 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the carpet padding and left-side console trim panel replaced with a new panel, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford's recall campaign number is 12S34.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V319000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2012
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12S34
- Owner notification
- July 20, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,266
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure; Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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 (2013): 2013
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