Ford Motor Company recalls 2013–2017 Ford Focus

Recall date

September 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V698000

Brand / firm

Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 64,038 units

Why it was recalled

With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.