Feds studying problems with Ford Escape throttles

Published October 5, 2012 5:17pm ET



DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are looking into throttle problems with older Ford Escapes at the request of a consumer group.

The nonprofit North Carolina Consumers Council has asked federal regulators to investigate two complaints from drivers that the small SUVs stalled or surged forward.

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