NHTSA Recall 04V602000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V602000; Date: Dec. 20, 2004
If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Escape; 2002 Ford Escape; 2003 Ford Escape; 2004 Ford Escape; 2005 Ford Escape
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 262,113
Recall Summary:
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components. ' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on March 31, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 04c09. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 2005
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