Ford Recalls 262,113 Escape SUVs
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DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. is recalling 262,113 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles to repair a defect in the rear gate.

The recall is the second of the vehicles this month.

Monday's recall covers 2001-2005 models whose rear lift gate could open during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) said on its Web site.

In addition, 49,800 of Mazda Motor Corp. (news - web sites)'s Tribute SUVs, similar to the Escape, were recalled for the same problem, the Detroit Free Press reported in a Tuesday story.

Earlier this month, Ford recalled 470,245 SUVs from the 2002-2004 model years because of a possible accelerator problem that could result in elevated engine speeds.

Source: Associated Press




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