2017 Ford Escape Recalls

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August 24th, 2016
Recalled Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Recall Date
August 24th, 2016
Units Effected
17,985
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V617000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C12
Manufactured Begin Date: October 5th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: May 12th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: September 6th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence Summary:
If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

August 24th, 2016
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Recall Date
August 24th, 2016
Units Effected
17,985
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V617000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C12
Manufactured Begin Date: October 5th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: May 12th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: September 6th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence Summary:
If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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