Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V602000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 262113 | 03/31/2005 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/2004 | 12/23/2004 | 571 | 206 | ||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 04c09.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 104995 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. the contact stated that while opening the rear lift gate and retrieving an item from the back seat, the lift gate separated from the vehicle and hit the contact on the head. the contact was not injured. the dealer and manufacturer were notified and made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) recall, but the vin was not apart of the recall. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 104,995 and the current mileage was 105,000. nw | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 118000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. the contact stated that the trunk latch would sporadically open independently. in warmer temperatures, the trunk would not open at all. the dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not on recall and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 118,000. | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 118000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. the contact stated the latch on the trunk will open by itself and if the weather gets hot it will not open. the dealer was called and stated there are no recalls for his vehicle and he would have to repair the latch himself. the manufacturer was contacted who stated his vin was not recalled and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 118,000...mw | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford escape - key won't turn. steering is locked, as well. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/11/2010 | 130000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. the contact stated that the rear lift gate would not open. the vehicle had not been inspected by an authorized dealer but the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v602000, latches, locks linkages, doors latch. the current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000. | |||
| 06/08/2008 | 1 | ||
| Rear liftgate and rear window just stopped working in 2008, in my 2003 ford escape. the rear liftgate and rear window will not unlock or open. i can not replace my tail lights, brake lights, or have any repairs done that require access to the rear liftgate. there was a recall for this problem for 2003 ford escapes. rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. i have been trying to get the ford motor company to fix this defective part since 2008. i called all the ford dealerships in the greenville, sc area and the ford motor company in 2008. i did send all my paperwork and information to the ford motor company, nhtsa, better business bureau and wyff looking out for you by e-mail and mailed a hard copy. so you should have a copy of this paperwork and information. i feel like since there was a recall for this problem with the rear liftgate and i did not do anything to my rear liftgate to cause my rear liftgate to stop working, it should be repaired at no expense to me. i have gotten no satisfaction from the ford dealerships or the ford motor company. this is a safety hazard since i can not change my tail lights or brake lights, because this requires access to the rear liftgate. updated 05/07/10.*jb the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. updated 05/11/10. *jb | |||