2016 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2015 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus — Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
Published September 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 28, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V698000, published September 28, 2016. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2015 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus — Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FOCUS
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2016 FORD FOCUS | 2017 FORD FOCUS | 2015 FORD FOCUS | 2014 FORD FOCUS | 2013 FORD FOCUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2015 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus — Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V698000 on September 28, 2016. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FOCUS.