Recall 04V-165: 2001–2003 Ford Escape
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Apr 6, 2004, covering about 321,903 vehicles.
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.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V165000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-165?
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
How is recall 04V-165 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.