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NHTSARecalled Mar 7, 2013 · #13V085000

Driver Side Child Lock may not Function

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Driver Side Child Lock may not Function
  • 2013 Focus and C-Max
  • 2013 Escape
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2013 Focus, 2013 Escape
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice