A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch

Date Announced
SEP 06, 2016
Vehicles Affected
2,046,297
Ford Recall #
16S30
NHTSA Campaign #
16V643000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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