Ford s number for this recall is 16s30.
Ford escape door latch replacement.
A faulty ford escape door lock actuator is often the culprit of a sticky lock.
The recall began on january 27 2017.
When a person goes to open the door they will lift up on the door handle and the door won t open because the plastic cable end is broken.
Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle s door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.
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Owners may contact ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332.
Ford has issued a recall for nearly 2 2 million vehicles in the u s.
From model years 2011 to 2016 to replace faulty door latches which can become unlatched while driving.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly and replace the side door latches if necessary free of charge.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part free of charge.
If you take this issue to a ford dealership they will tell you that you need to spend 400 on replacement door cable latches and cables which is ridiculous.