FORD 2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013 FORD ESCAPE vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch issues. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026