2008 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Ford Escape | 2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Ford Escape | 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2004 Ford Escape | 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Mercury Mariner | 2002 Mercury Mariner | 2003 Mercury Mariner — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Published September 29, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V606000, published September 29, 2015. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2008 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Ford Escape | 2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Ford Escape | 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2004 Ford Escape | 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Mercury Mariner | 2002 Mercury Mariner | 2003 Mercury Mariner — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2008 FORD ESCAPE | 2006 MERCURY MARINER | 2006 FORD ESCAPE | 2005 FORD ESCAPE | 2007 FORD ESCAPE | 2007 MERCURY MARINER | 2008 MERCURY MARINER | 2004 MERCURY MARINER | 2001 FORD ESCAPE | 2002 FORD ESCAPE | 2003 FORD ESCAPE | 2004 FORD ESCAPE | 2005 MERCURY MARINER | 2001 MERCURY MARINER | 2002 MERCURY MARINER | 2003 MERCURY MARINER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Ford Escape | 2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Ford Escape | 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2004 Ford Escape | 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Mercury Mariner | 2002 Mercury Mariner | 2003 Mercury Mariner — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V606000 on September 29, 2015. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.