Ford Recalls 2015 Escape Vehicles Due to Shifter Cable Bushing Defect
Ford is recalling 2015 Escape vehicles with 2.0L engines because a shifter cable bushing may degrade or detach, potentially causing unexpected vehicle movement or rolling.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission shifter linkage that can cause unexpected vehicle movement or rolling, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The recall addresses a defect where the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under-hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD ESCAPE
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission / Shifter
- Affected units
- 96,015
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ESCAPE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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