2017 FORD ESCAPE RECALL - #16V617000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 FORD ESCAPE |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
10/5/2015 - 5/12/2016 |
| Recalled on |
8/24/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/6/2016 |
| # Affected |
17,985 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." |
| Consequences |
If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2017 FORD ESCAPE Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2017 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2017 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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