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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2015-07-08
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 1, 2014, to june 12, 2015, ford focus vehicles manufactured june 17, 2014, to june 12, 2015, and ford c-max vehicles manufactured april 22, 2014, to june 12, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the start/stop engine button is turned to off.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.

Consequence
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.  The recall began on july 27, 2015.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 15c06.

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 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - 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 #10 - 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 #11 - 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 #12 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)


Posted on: 2022-04-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015 escape vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.  Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position.  Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 9, 2022.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22s25.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD


Posted on: 2022-04-15
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015 escape vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines.  The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.  Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position.  Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 9, 2022.  Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22s25.  

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.nhtsa.gov.