2013 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #13V085000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD FOCUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
11/16/2012 - 11/21/2012 |
| Recalled on |
3/11/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/2013 |
| # Affected |
5,675 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, LOCK
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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