Ford recalls 2013 Escape SUVs

[Omaha Steve]

Source: CNN

(CNN) -- The Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 8,000 of its 2013 Escape compact SUVs because of a potential problem affecting the brake pedal.

The recall affects SUVs made between March 8 and June 7, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There are 8,266 Escapes involved in the recall.

Ford says mispositioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outward, reducing clearance with the pedals, according to the NHTSA.

That reduced clearance may mean the driver's foot could brush the side of the brake pedal when going from the accelerator to the brake, thus increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

FULL story at link.



Read more: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/15/business/ford-recall/index.html

[MADem]

1. How coincidental--as I clicked on this link an ad for the damn car came up on the TV! nt

[Omaha Steve]

2. Here too

On Fox during The Simpsons.

[MADem]

3. We're both indulging our cartoon enthusiams, I see! nt