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Old 10-10-2006, 10:32 AM
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Default Re: Ford to Recall 6,000 Escape Hybrid SUVs

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Originally Posted by TeeSter
As for whether it can break under load.... I don't see where it says it can't. They give the example of it braking while in park, that doesn't eliminate other examples.
Without knowing all of the details of the situation, the potential failure under other conditions would make sense. But the recall is addressing the safety aspect of the breakage - and the FMVSS standards have specific performance requirements for the "PARK" position holding the vehicle stationary.
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