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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–158 of 158, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2000–Nov 1, 2001.
Back to 2001 Ford ESCAPE problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 630456
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 630456 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630448
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EXHIBITING A CLICKING TYPE NOISE FROM EITHER OR BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATEL 20-30 MINUTES. *TT
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 630448 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630360
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SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVELINE BINDING, WHEEL HOP ON TIGHT TURNS, OR A CLUNK TYPE NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE DURING TORQUE REVERSAL. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
Source record 630360 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 627927
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 627927 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 627916
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SOME 3.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 7/27/2001 MAY EXPERIENCE CHARGE LAMP ILLUMINATION, DISCHARGED BATTERY OR LOSS OF POWER DURING EXTENDED DRIVES WHEN OPERATING ACCESSORIES REQUIRING HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD (HEADLAMPS, REAR WINDOW DEFROST A/C IN MAX MODE). *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 627916 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630270
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 7/21/2001 MAY EXHIBIT THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPPING TOO QUICKLY AFTER FUEL TANK FILL-UP. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 630270 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625715
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BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH.
Source record 625715 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625697
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DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457. *NLM
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 625697 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625771
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 625771 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625758
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CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPPING TOO QUICKLY AFTER FILL-UP. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 625758 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 623988
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INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 623988 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 623944
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.
Source record 623944 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625108
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED,AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457. *ET
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 625108 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625020
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DEFAULTING TO DEFROST WINDSHIELD ON ACCEL. *ET
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 625020 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 624976
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HEADLINER SAG/LOOSE CONDITION AT REAR QUARTER GLASS NEAR C/D PILLAR. *JG
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 624976 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 624866
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PCV DISENGAGED AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE. *SLC
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).
Source record 624866 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 624677
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CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING A KEY BY USING THE CUSTOMER SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING METHOD. *YD
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 624677 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 621093
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CONCERNS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING INDICATOR ON. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP.
Source record 621093 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 621063
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT GEAR SHIFTER BUZZ OR RATTLE WHINE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 621063 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 622799
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SOME FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A RED BRAKE LAMP ON. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 622799 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 622692
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INFORMATION REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 622692 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620194
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT LOW COOLANT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION EVEN THOUGH THE COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR IS FULL. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 620194 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620189
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INFORMATION REGARDING 2-STEP UNLOCK / LOCK FEATURE CLARIFICATION. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 620189 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620188
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INFORMATION REGARDING NEW CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC SUV 16 INCH TIRES. *TT
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 620188 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620185
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INFORMATION STATING THAT FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT 16 INCH TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED EFFECTIVE 05/07/2001 WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC SUV 16 INCH TIRES. *TT
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 620185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620179
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN A/C TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB THAT IS HARD TO TURN / ADJUST. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 620179 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620178
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVELINE BINDING, WHEEL HOP ON TIGHT TURNS, OR A CLUNK TYPE NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE DURING TORQUE REVERSAL. THIS IS CAUSED BY OPERATING IN THE 4X4 ON MODE ON DRAY OR MERELY WET PAVEMENT. THE 4X4 ON MODE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR OPERATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE 4X4 ON MODE IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY ON CONSISTENTLY SLIPPERY OR LOOSE SURFACES. REFER TO THE OWNERS GUIDE FOR PROPER OPERATING MODES OF THE 4X4 SYSTEM. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Source record 620178 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620175
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INFORMATION PERTAINING TO 2-STEP UNLOCK / LOCK FEATURE CLARIFICATION. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 620175 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619271
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REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAK AT THE ROTARY BLADE COUPLING (RBC). *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619271 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619266
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE.
Source record 619266 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619324
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SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT 7/1/2000 THRU 12/20/200 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BOTH FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, (REPORTED AS A LOSS OF POWER) TCIL LAMP FLASH, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0758 (SHIFT SOLENOID) OR P0740 (TCC SOLENOID). *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 619324 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619302
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INFORMATION STATING THAT THE EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS CAN BE SERVICE SEPARATELY. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 619302 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619434
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RED CHARGE LAMP ILLUMINATION IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -6 DEGREES C (20 DEGREES F). *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 619434 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619424
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SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 619424 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619420
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL ODOR NOTICED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MAY BE NOTICED UPON INITIAL STARTUP AFTER HOT SOAK. THIS CONDITION PRODUCES A FUEL ODOR ONLY AND DOES NOT INVOLVE VISIBLE FUEL OR INCLUDE THE PRESENCE OF A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 619420 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619490
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION / STUMBLE, SKIPS / MISSES UNDER LOAD WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 619490 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619486
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CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK IN THE TRANSAXLE CONVERTER HOUSING NEAR THE COOLER LINE CONNECTOR. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619486 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619483
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EXPERIENCING HESITATION / STUMBLE / MISS AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 70 MPH AND STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1270 (ENGINE RPM / VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 619483 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619477
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 03/07/2001 MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125 (INSUFFICIENT COOLANT TEMPERATURE FOR CLOSED LOOP FUEL CONTROL) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 619477 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619459
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SUBJECT REGARDING POWER WINDOW SWITCH ILLUMINATION - FEATURE CLARIFICATION. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 619459 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619458
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INFORMATION ON OBTAININ ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 619458 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619451
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SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT LATCH GUIDES - OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT
Source components: CHILD SEAT.
Source record 619451 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 618040
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SUBJECT PERTAINING TO TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL SHIM MEASUREMENT. *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 618040 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 617976
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CONCERN WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTACT REQUEST. *JB
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH.
Source record 617976 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 617971
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP, SNAP OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM REAR LIFTGATE AREA. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.
Source record 617971 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 617970
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CONDITIONS ON INTERMITTENT CHARGE LAMP ILLUMINATION. *JB
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 617970 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 617926
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER RATTLE OR BUZZ. *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source record 617926 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 617905
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CONDITIONS ON ESCAPE RUNNING CHANGE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR LOCK CYLINDER ON THE REAR HATCH. *JB
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK.
Source record 617905 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 617900
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SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REAR WINDOW DEFROST OPERATION. *JB
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 617900 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 616930
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L DURATEC (24V) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0401 AND / OR P0402, RELATED TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM (EGR). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).
Source record 616930 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 616842
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION AFTER PROGRAMMING PATS KEYS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 616842 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 618618
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INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL SERVICE TIP. *JB
Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
Source record 618618 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 618610
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INFORMATION ON ENGINE OIL FOR SERVICE ON 2001 VEHICLES. *JB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 618610 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 618586
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 618586 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 618567
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INFORMATION ON FRONT STABILIZER BAR REPLACEMENT. *JB
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR.
Source record 618567 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620474
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT GEAR SHIFTER BUZZ OR RATTLE WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. THIS CONDITION IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 620474 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620440
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR GRINDING TYPE NOISE IN DRIVELINE, NOT TRANSMISSION RELATED, WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 620440 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620419
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INFORMATION ON RECOMMENDED 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 620419 at NHTSA