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Recall bug bites Ford Escape SUVs

GasBuddy Blog -- Ford announced that it is recalling more than 10,000 redesigned 2013 Escape SUVs in order to fix carpet padding that could impede braking, AP reports.

The company says that wrongly positioned carpet padding could reduce space around the pedals and cause drivers to hit the side of the brake pedal when switching from the accelerator.

Ford reported the problem to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and advised that its auto dealers will remove the carpet padding and replace a console trim panel at no charge.

More specifically, Ford said: "the mispositioned carpeting may result in the operator’s foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to...

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Submitted Jul 17, 2012 By: PD

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mecforyou Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,967 Points:1,275,880 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 4:03:09 AM Ignore mecforyou Report Abuse zok
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 2:59:31 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse rogerp: you're right. B/c no one cares anymore about what they build. It's a job that pays the bills so we all can have more STUFF.
rogerparry Champion Author Florida Posts:9,700 Points:1,944,130 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 19, 2012 3:21:26 AM Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse Recalls are getting all the car companies.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,834 Points:1,638,195 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 19, 2012 3:04:51 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse it's only after the government forced Ford to recall that they ended up doing this. That's the second recall of vehicles in a short time (the others were 2001-2004 models). Goes to show how shoddy production has become since no one takes pride in their work anymore.
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bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,406 Points:1,903,560 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 1:13:01 PM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse old news.
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caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,754 Points:2,167,405 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 8:58:00 AM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse FORD = Fix On Road Daily
Galmar352 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,158 Points:1,882,625 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 8:38:47 AM Ignore Galmar352 Report Abuse Same info, if not same post, as yesterday...
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,432 Points:1,546,645 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 8:13:37 AM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse At least they admit there is a problem and they are going to fix it.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,600 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 8:08:29 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Fix the problem bug bites ASAP, make sure people know they are driving a quality vehicle and a company that cares about their safety! Not a vehicle that will catch a mat with the foot and could race out of control at high speeds. Things happen! Install oak wood floors instead? My vehicle still runs good, its paid for, gets decent MPG and I will Not be replacing it with anything else and certainly not with a Ford Escape SUV! I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012
roadjet Champion Author Baton Rouge Posts:15,666 Points:2,121,325 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:53:01 AM Ignore roadjet Report Abuse It is good that Ford is being proactive with this and not waiting for any injuries or accidents before taking ownership of a potential problem.
mikesr100 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:4,035 Points:1,108,415 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:44:14 AM Ignore mikesr100 Report Abuse Recall Obummer he has got the Brakes Stuck on the Economy!
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bobsalwaysmt Champion Author Long Island Posts:4,709 Points:268,240 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:41:56 AM Ignore bobsalwaysmt Report Abuse Yesterday's Article!
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,446 Points:779,165 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:41:34 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse All automakers have had recalls. Seems like they would put extra effort into doing it right the first time.
Tutootin Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,261 Points:3,105,130 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:41:26 AM Ignore Tutootin Report Abuse Yesterday's article...AGAIN!!!
TBecker1415 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,670 Points:349,690 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:40:25 AM Ignore TBecker1415 Report Abuse good that they are doing something about it, not good that it was designed and built that way.
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,994 Points:4,274,060 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:37:48 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse Gee, carpet again.
hallows Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,838 Points:2,832,320 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:37:37 AM Ignore hallows Report Abuse Right on, hibsaw!
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,325 Points:1,645,800 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:36:47 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse This is old news... leftover from yesterday.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,874 Points:3,134,850 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:36:06 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse After Toyota's similiar issue, you'd think they'd be careful!!!
nozzle46 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:6,761 Points:1,486,845 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:34:34 AM Ignore nozzle46 Report Abuse Sounds very minor.
bart_reed Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,115 Points:813,330 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:33:48 AM Ignore bart_reed Report Abuse They will be good as new, when they get fixed.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,703 Points:755,005 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:33:03 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse old post
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,183 Points:1,709,665 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:33:02 AM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Better a recall than a large lawsuit.
essel Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,833 Points:1,067,270 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:32:46 AM Ignore essel Report Abuse ok
Badmoon Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:8,448 Points:1,679,190 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:32:19 AM Ignore Badmoon Report Abuse Sounds like Toyota.
syreda Sophomore Author Phoenix Posts:244 Points:60,610 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:31:58 AM Ignore syreda Report Abuse get it repaired if you bought one.. move on
STLcardsfan Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,049 Points:1,396,510 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:31:01 AM Ignore STLcardsfan Report Abuse the cars companys should refer to these ad "rug burns"
firedudette Champion Author St. Louis Posts:12,017 Points:2,143,125 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:30:03 AM Ignore firedudette Report Abuse hmmmm
ByGuy Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,981 Points:1,734,950 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:29:57 AM Ignore ByGuy Report Abuse Bumb in the road for Ford?
zeeflyers All-Star Author Pittsburgh Posts:713 Points:230,655 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:29:47 AM Ignore zeeflyers Report Abuse so?
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JCS Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,148 Points:1,339,595 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:29:18 AM Ignore JCS Report Abuse big deal?
RedskinGas Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,083 Points:1,144,860 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:28:20 AM Ignore RedskinGas Report Abuse Yesterday's news.
LuthierKS Champion Author Wichita Posts:3,908 Points:757,630 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:28:16 AM Ignore LuthierKS Report Abuse More carpet problems.
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dabayer Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,837 Points:639,080 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:26:53 AM Ignore dabayer Report Abuse "... When I wear big shoes the back left side edge of my shoe catches the back side of the brake when I lift it off the gas. ..." Wow, I didn't know BigFoot drove an Escape!
chyguy3 Champion Author Wyoming Posts:2,855 Points:860,590 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:25:32 AM Ignore chyguy3 Report Abuse Old news.
pa79th Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,922 Points:1,243,800 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:24:39 AM Ignore pa79th Report Abuse Old news. A Repeat here.
LostAgain2009 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:2,441 Points:725,560 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:24:02 AM Ignore LostAgain2009 Report Abuse Sheesh, you'd think manufacturers would figure out how to secure their carpet after the Toyota fiasco a few years ago.
platinum16434 Veteran Author Houston Posts:289 Points:121,545 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:23:42 AM Ignore platinum16434 Report Abuse Apparently Ford likes to do recalls from time to time.
grandmacbc Champion Author Buffalo Posts:6,675 Points:1,451,500 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:23:29 AM Ignore grandmacbc Report Abuse you'd have thought they would have learned about this possibility from Toyota's recalls!!!! communicate guys!!!!
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,825 Points:338,365 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:23:12 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Hopefully they won't try to sweep this one under the rug.
spotterFL Champion Author Florida Posts:4,269 Points:547,515 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:22:35 AM Ignore spotterFL Report Abuse Good for FORD for being proactive and not just responding to customer complaints.
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dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,645 Points:1,050,670 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 7:20:42 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse Ford has them too.
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