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 | from 06/09/2003 to 01/23/2004 | 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 - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The consumer contacted ford regarding recall number 04v602000/latch/locks/doors. however, the consumer stated that he had the vehicle identification number ran by the dealer, and the vehicle was included; but did not receive a letter. the dealer contacted ford, and was told not to perform the recall on the vehicle. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 36758 | 1 | |
| 2004 ford escape hood flew open while driving at 55 mph. *ts ***no answer required*** the vehicle's warranty had expired two weeks prior to this incident therefore the dealer would not cover the repairs. the vehicle was taken to a local body shop for repair. *nm | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 36758 | 1 | 04/09/2004 |
| The hood on our 2004 ford escape with 36,758 miles on it unlatched and flew up against the windshield on oct 25, 2005 while driving home from a soccer game. the hood had not been opened in a couple of weeks, and there was no rattling or other signs that the hood latch had been popped from the inside. the car is driven daily to work. there was no accident or injuries, just damage to the hood, which was replaced by a body shop for $695.02 (the latch was also replaced). it took two weeks to repair due to the hood being on backorder from ford. the vehicle was not driven for this two week period. pictures were taken of the damaged hood, and the old latch is in our possession. a letter is being sent to ford, with a cc. going to nhtsa as well. *jb | |||