FoMoCo. said Friday it is recalling about 474,000 Ford Escape SUV's worldwide because of an accelerator problem that can cause the engine to race.

The recalled vehicles are from model years 2002 to 2004, and the vast majority are in the United States.

In some cases, a liner over the accelerator cable may prevent the engine from returning to idle.

Owners will be notified by Ford and can have the cable replaced at no cost.

 

This is a good site for checking TSB's on any make or model.

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/20/022070DN.html

Bulletins for 2002 Ford Truck Escape 4WD V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 SFI

Safety Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 04S13 APR 04 Recall - PCM Recalibration for Engine Stalling

Service Bulletins
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 03-25-2 DEC 03 Cooling System - Low Coolant Warning Light ON
03-25-3 DEC 03 Interior - Headliner Sags at Rear Quarter Glass
03-23-2 NOV 03 Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
03-20-3 OCT 03 Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
03-20-11 OCT 03 Restraint System - Air bag Lamp ON/DTC B1877/B1881
03-20-1 OCT 03 Wipers/Washers - Rear Wiper Arm Seized to Motor
03-18-1 SEP 03 Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
03-15-1 AUG 03 Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
03-15-13 AUG 03 Steering - Tie Rod End Inspection Procedures
03-14-8 JUL 03 A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
03-14-4 JUL 03 Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostic Tips
03-11-6 JUN 03 Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
03-8-3 APR 03 Engine - Oil Level Indicator Markings
03-5-6 MAR 03 A/C - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
02-23-7 NOV 02 Cooling System - Premium Gold Coolant Service Info
02-21-13 OCT 02 Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
02-20-8 OCT 02 A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
02-17-6 SEP 02 A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
02-16-4 AUG 02 Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
02-11-4 JUN 02 Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
02-11-2 JUN 02 Brakes - Excessive Brake Dust on Wheels
02-9-3 MAY 02 Doors - Unable to Open
02-5-2 MAR 02 Power Steering - Leaks in Extreme Cold
02-5-6 MAR 02 Sheet Metal (Primed) - Preparation Procedure
02-4-5 FEB 02 Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
02-2-4 FEB 02 A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
02-2-3 FEB 02 Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
02-1-4 JAN 02 Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
02-1-9 JAN 02 Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
02-1-6 JAN 02 Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
01-24-6 DEC 01 Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
01-23-6 NOV 01 Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
01-15-7 AUG 01 A/T - Fluid Application Charts
01-15-6 AUG 01 Heater Core - Repeated Failure

 

Ford has some serious quality issues. No wonder people are switching to Imports.

 

double post

 

I don't think Ford is any worse than any of the other big 3. Remember that the majority of that list is simply TSB's, which are only there as references for the techs working on these vehicles. They're not defects or things that necessarily need to be fixed.
In my personal experience I'd never buy another GM product. I've had nothing but great luck with Ford.

 

Most manufactures have long lists of Service Bulletins. It's quite normal.

 

The safety recalls, or just the general recalls are the important factors of those lists.