NHTSA Recall 00V210001: Vehicle speed control
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,193 vehicles. It affects 2001 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V210001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | August 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable can have a cracked or missing speed control cable servo cap locating tab. The locating tab could enter the servo clutch cavity and interfere with the speed control servo clutch. Also, water could enter those units that contain a cracked or missing servo cap locating tab, eventually causing corrosion that could interfere with the function of the speed control.
Safety risk
If either of these conditions occurs and the speed control is used, the speed control could prevent the throttle from returning to idle, resulting in a stuck throttle. A stuck throttle could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the speed control cables. Vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began august 6, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V210001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.