FORD ESCAPE 2013: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V085000

Make Model Year
FORD ESCAPE 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-03-27 2013-03-07 2013-03-11

Production Dates: 2012-11-14 - 2012-11-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S02

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5675

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.

Consequence

The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 13S02.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.