2005 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner recall: head restraint
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 7, 2006. It covers about 134,365 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 134,365
- reported
- Apr 7, 2006
- owners notified
- May 19, 2006
- related complaints
- 12
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 06V111000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2005 2005
- Mercury Mariner 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 06V111000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner head restraint?
Yes. Recall 06V111000, reported on April 7, 2006, covers about 134,365 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V111000?
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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