Ford has issued a recall for nearly 2 2 million vehicles in the u s.
Ford escape door latch replacement.
The affected vehicles may not have had all the door latches replaced or correctly replaced under the original recall according to ford s statement but the spring tabs in the replacement latch.
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.
On your escape door lock actuators are the electrical components responsible for activating the physical locking mechanisms.
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The recall began on january 27 2017.
From model years 2011 to 2016 to replace faulty door latches which can become unlatched while driving.
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Ford s number for this recall is 16s30.
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.
A faulty ford escape door lock actuator is often the culprit of a sticky lock.
Owners may contact ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332.
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.