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'01-03 Ford Escape

Engine could stall while decelerating at slow speed.

Models: 321,903 sport-utility vehicles with 3.0-liter V6 engines made 1/00 to 9/02. Hazard exists when vehicle is decelerating at speeds below 40 mph. Fuel-air mixture could be too rich, causing the stall.

What to do: Have dealer reprogram powertrain control module.

'01-04 Honda and Acura (various models)

Under certain conditions, heat buildup between shafts in transmission could damage gear teeth and cause transmission to stop abruptly.

Models: 600,000 sport-utility vehicles and minivans made 8/00 to 1/04 including '01-02 Acula MDX, '02-04 Honda Odyssey, and '03-04 Honda Pilot.

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