2013 Ford Escape, Ford Focus and others recall: latches/locks/linkages
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 7, 2013. It covers about 5,675 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,675
- reported
- Mar 7, 2013
- owners notified
- Mar 27, 2013
- related complaints
- 129
Latches/locks/linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V085000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2013 2013
- Ford Focus 2013 2013
- Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 129 complaints about locks problems.
2013 Ford Escape2013 Ford Focus2013 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid
Questions about recall 13V085000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Ford Escape, Ford Focus and others latches/locks/linkages?
Yes. Recall 13V085000, reported on March 7, 2013, covers about 5,675 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V085000?
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.
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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