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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2014-05-07
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 c-max, and escape vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (rcm) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

Consequence
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the rcm, free of charge.  The recall began on may 30, 2014.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s04.

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.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2014-05-07
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 c-max, and escape vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (rcm) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

Consequence
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the rcm, free of charge.  The recall began on may 30, 2014.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s04.

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.

DEFECT #3 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER


Posted on: 2014-04-08
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured august 15, 2012, through september 10, 2013, 2013-2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured june 5, 2012, through august 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 ford c-max vehicles manufactured from july 23, 2012, through may 28, 2013.  The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.  The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, seating systems.

Consequence
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge.  The recall began on may 30, 2014.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 14c03.

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.

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR


Posted on: 2014-05-07
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, through april 10, 2014.  Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.

Consequence
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on may 30, 2014.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s03.

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.

DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2014-07-08
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured october 15, 2013, through october 22, 2013.  The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.

Consequence
If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Ford has notified owners.  Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge.  The recall is began on july 14, 2014.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s13.  

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.

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2014-08-11
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, to april 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and focus st vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to october 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines.  Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (pcm).

Consequence
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge.  The recall began in october 2014.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s17.

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.

DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY


Posted on: 2014-09-03
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford focus vehicles manufactured may 1, 2014, to may 24, 2014, 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured on june 6, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured june 4, 2014, to july 7, 2014.  In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module (fdm) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.  

Consequence
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fdm, free of charge.  The recall began in september 2014.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s20.

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.  

DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2015-01-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 15, 2014, to may 8, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured april 21, 2014, to may 15, 2014.  On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014.  Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  The recall began on february 27, 2015.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s30.  

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.

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL


Posted on: 2015-06-24
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured may 19, 2014, to february 6, 2015, and transit connect vehicles manufactured may 11, 2014, to july 2, 2015.  Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (mfd), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights.  Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.

Consequence
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.  The recall began on august 4, 2015.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 15c03.

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.

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2014-09-26
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ford c-max vehicles manufactured january 19, 2012, to november 21, 2013; ford fusion vehicles manufactured february 3, 2012, to august 24, 2013; ford escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, to november 1, 2013; and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, to september 30, 2013.  The coating on portions of the restraint control module (rcm) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Consequence
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge.  Parts are not currently available.  The recall began on may 26,2015.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s21.

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.

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2014-09-26
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ford c-max vehicles manufactured january 19, 2012, to november 21, 2013; ford fusion vehicles manufactured february 3, 2012, to august 24, 2013; ford escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, to november 1, 2013; and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, to september 30, 2013.  The coating on portions of the restraint control module (rcm) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Consequence
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge.  Parts are not currently available.  The recall began on may 26,2015.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s21.

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.

DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2014-09-26
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ford c-max vehicles manufactured january 19, 2012, to november 21, 2013; ford fusion vehicles manufactured february 3, 2012, to august 24, 2013; ford escape vehicles manufactured october 5, 2011, to november 1, 2013; and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, to september 30, 2013.  The coating on portions of the restraint control module (rcm) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Consequence
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge.  Parts are not currently available.  The recall began on may 26,2015.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s21.

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.

DEFECT #13 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge.  Due to a limited parts supply, each owner will be sent an interim notification beginning october 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.

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.

DEFECT #14 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge.  Due to a limited parts supply, each owner was mailed an interim notification beginning onoctober 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available in the second quarter of 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.

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.

DEFECT #15 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2017-03-29
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engines.  If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

Consequence
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge.  Remedy parts are currently unavailable.  Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be in late-2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 17s09.

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.

DEFECT #16 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #17 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2017-07-27
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles.  Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

Consequence
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture.  If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge.  Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 17s17.

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.  

DEFECT #18 - SEATS


Posted on: 2017-07-27
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles.  Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

Consequence
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture.  If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge.  Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 17s17.

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.  

DEFECT #19 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles.  These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.  A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

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

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.  Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.

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.

DEFECT #20 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles.  These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.  A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

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

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.  Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.

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.

DEFECT #21 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles.  These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.  A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

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

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.  Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.

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.

DEFECT #22 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles.  These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.  A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

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

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.  Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.

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.