2015 FORD ESCAPE RECALL - #16V643000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 FORD ESCAPE |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
10/5/2011 - 1/31/2015 |
| Recalled on |
9/6/2016 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/27/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,046,297 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. |
| Consequences |
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30. |
| 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 |
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SEAT BELTS
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SEATS
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2015 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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