Recall 04V-602
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 to 2005 Ford Escape: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-602
- Reported
- December 20, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 262,113 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 04c09.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 to 2005