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VehicleMar 7, 20135,675 affected

Ford recall: 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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V085000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 7, 2013
Owners notified
Mar 27, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
5,675
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 16, 2012 to Nov 21, 2012
Part
Latches/locks/linkages
Maker's own recall number
13S02

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.

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