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HighNHTSA·14V239000·Announced 2014-05-07

Ford Recalls 2013-2014 Escape Vehicles for Door Handle Assembly Misalignment

Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Escape vehicles because misaligned door handles may cause doors to open while driving, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where doors may open while driving, creating a risk of occupant ejection and injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured between October 5, 2011, and April 10, 2014. The recall addresses an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel. This defect may make the doors difficult to close or cause them to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.

A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on May 30, 2014.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
581,986

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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