Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ESCAPE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
04V602000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
If The Liftgate Is Left Unlocked, There Is The Potential That It May Open During A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
262113
Date Owners Notified
20050331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20041220
Make Campaign Number
04C09
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206