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2013-2014 Ford Escape recall: door

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 7, 2014. It covers about 581,986 vehicles.

vehicles affected
581,986
reported
May 7, 2014
owners notified
May 30, 2014
related complaints
171

Structure: body: door

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
Risk
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.

Recall number 14V239000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 171 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 14V239000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Ford Escape door?

Yes. Recall 14V239000, reported on May 7, 2014, covers about 581,986 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V239000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.

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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