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VehicleJun 26, 201312,569 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

What could happen

If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V270000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 26, 2013
Owners notified
Aug 2, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
12,569
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 29, 2012 to Dec 12, 2012
Part
Latches/locks/linkages
Maker's own recall number
13S07

Notes

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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