CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A component inside the door latch can break. When this happens, the door may not latch properly, or it may look and feel closed to the driver or a passenger even though it is not securely shut.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is moving, which raises the risk of injury to occupants.
Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part at no charge. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford C-Max | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 201320142015 |
| Ford Focus | 2012201320142015 |
| Ford Mustang | 2015 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 201420152016 |
| Lincoln MKC | 2015 |