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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2012-10-02
Description
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by yakima products, inc.  For use on model year 2012 and 2013 ford focus vehicles.  This recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford.  Certain combined q-tower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.

Consequence
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction.  The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.

Corrective Action
Yakima will notify owners, and yakima or a yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the q-tower and q-128 clip system.  There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year ford focus.  The safety recall began on october 15, 2012.  Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected.  This recall is being conducted by yakima, not ford.  Owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.  

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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES


Posted on: 2013-03-11
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 13s02.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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2013-08-06
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013.  Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function.  Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge.  The recall began on august 16, 2013.  Owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's recall number is 13c04.  

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 - 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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2015-12-02
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured january 11, 2012, to april 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 focus st vehicles manufactured may 03, 2012, to october 14, 2013.  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 on january 7, 2016.  Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 14s17-s1.  

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 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE


Posted on: 2016-09-28
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.  The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin november 14, 2016.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16c13.

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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK


Posted on: 2016-09-28
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.  The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin november 14, 2016.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16c13.

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 - 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 #11 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE


Posted on: 2016-09-28
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.  The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge.  The recall began february 10, 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16c13.

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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK


Posted on: 2016-09-28
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.  The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge.  The recall began february 10, 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16c13.

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 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE


Posted on: 2016-09-28
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.  The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge.  The recall began february 10, 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16c13.

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:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK


Posted on: 2016-09-28
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.  The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, door locks and door retention components.

Consequence
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge.  The recall began february 10, 2017.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 16c13.

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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE


Posted on: 2018-10-23
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ford focus vehicles with a 2.0l gdi or 2.0l gtdi engine.  The canister purge valve (cpv) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.

Consequence
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.  Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the cpv as needed.  If the cpv is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary.  The recall began august 19, 2019.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 18s32.  Note: until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.

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: 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 #17 - 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 #18 - 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 #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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE


Posted on: 2019-07-05
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 focus vehicles equipped with 2.0l gdi gasoline engines and 2013-2014 focus st vehicles equipped with 2.0l gtdi engines, previously recalled under 18v-735.  The affected vehicles did not have the powertrain control module (pcm) updated as intended.  Therefore, the canister purge valve (cpv) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.

Consequence
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.  Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the cpv as needed.  If the cpv is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary.  The recall began july 29, 2019.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 19s22.

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.