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NHTSA 16V643000 United States

Ford Escape recall: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Official safety recall 16V643000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign16V643000
ComponentLatches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Report date2016-09-06
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Lincoln MKC2015United States
Ford Transit Connect2014United States
Ford Transit Connect2015United States
Ford Transit Connect2016United States
Ford C-Max2013United States
Ford C-Max2014United States
Ford C-Max2015United States
Ford Mustang2015United States
Ford Focus2012United States
Ford Focus2013United States
Ford Focus2014United States
Ford Focus2015United States
Ford Escape2013United States
Ford Escape2014United States
Ford Escape2015United States

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

The official remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.