Ford Motor Co. The company has in fact identified 14 reports of the problem through its internal database. The recall will include all front-wheel drive version of the gasoline-electric 2006 Ford Escape hybrid SUVs which are manufactured from July 28, 2005, through April 21, 2006." The failure of drivetrain shafts to function is attributed to the wrong installation and improper heat treatment. Aside from the drivetrain shafts, no other Ford Escape hybrid parts were reported to have discrepancies. Kinley further added, "There have been no reports of injuries or accidents. Said fracture is attributed to the improper installation of the shaft.S. . During the recall, Ford will replace fractured or damaged drivetrain shafts. This was statement was made public by NHTSA last Monday in Washington. According to the U. The recall of said vehicles is scheduled on or before Oct. The latter was also manufactured at Claycomo plant and was produced only as all-wheel-drive vehicles. Said inspection is triggered by a handful of reports that have swarmed Ford. traffic agency, said units need to be inspected due to the reported possibility of drivetrain shaft fracture. Moreover, the owners of the affected vehicles can contact the Ford at (800) 392-3673. However, only 6,164 of it will be inspected Ford. 23. According to Kristen Kinley, Ford spokesperson, Ford built about 20,000 Escape Hybrids in the 2006 model year. Moreover, according to the agency the fracture may have resulted in the SUV rolling after the gearshift is placed in park. Ford said that the dealers will inspect the affected Escape hybrids and repair them if necessary at no cost. The recall will only include a slice of 2006 Ford Escape hybrid production and Ventilating Rectangular Duct Manufacturers will not affect its sister vehicle - Mercury Mariner. The information was given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). will recall 6,164 Escape hybrid sport utility vehicles built at Claycomo plant

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