NHTSA Campaign #06V111000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

APRIL 07
2006

134,365 vehicles recalled

2005 FORD ESCAPE -- Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact." During testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand A-pillar trim area.

In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V111000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V602000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

DECEMBER 20
2004

262,113 vehicles recalled

2005 FORD ESCAPE -- 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.

If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V602000 »