Ford Issues Massive Recall To Replace Door Latches On Mustang, Escape, Focus, C-MAX

FORD (WWJ) - Ford is issuing a massive recall of 830,000 vehicles that could have a door latch problem.

The recall includes 2013-15 Ford C-MAX, 2013-15 Ford Escape, 2012-15 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2015 Lincoln MKC, and 2014-16 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

The automaker says a spring tab in the side door latch could break, preventing the door from closing securely. Ford says the door may also unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall targets vehicles that were sold in the south and west, where temperatures are warmer, although some of the vehicles were made at Ford plants in Metro Detroit.

Ford has identified one reported accident and one reported injury that may be related to this issue.

Affected vehicles include those built:

2013-15 C-MAX – Michigan Assembly Plant, April 19, 2012 to Jan. 31, 2015
2013-15 Escape – Louisville Assembly Plant, Oct. 19, 2011 to Jan. 31, 2015
2012-15 Focus – Michigan Assembly Plant, Aug. 1, 2010 to Jan. 31, 2015
2015 Lincoln MKC – Louisville Assembly Plant, Dec. 4, 2013 to Jan. 31, 2015
2015 Mustang – Flat Rock Assembly Plant, May 28, 2014 to April 30, 2015
2014-16 Transit Connect – Valencia Assembly Plant, Aug. 9, 2013 to Feb. 1, 2016

Dealers will replace side door latches at no cost to the customer.