2005 FORD ESCAPE Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V602000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 20, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
ESCAPE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
262113
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 20, 2004
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
262113
Model Affected
2005 FORD ESCAPE
2005 Ford Escape Defect Summary:
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
262113
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 04C09
2005 FORD ESCAPE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V111000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Model Affected |
ESCAPE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
134365
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 07, 2006
Vehicle Component:
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
134365
Model Affected
2005 FORD ESCAPE
2005 Ford Escape Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
134365
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 06C12