Ford recalls 2013 Escape SUVs

The Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 8,000 of its 2013 Escape compact SUVs because of a potential problem affecting the brake pedal. The recall affects SUVs made between March 8 and June 7, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There are 8,266 Escapes involved in the recall. Ford says mispositioned carpet padding on the center console trim panel may be pushed outward, reducing clearance with the pedals, according to the NHTSA.