2005 Ford Escape Latches & Locks Problems
4 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Latches & Locks Recalls (1)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Owner Complaints (4)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALARM ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION AND THE DOORS WERE LOCKED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON EIGHT DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RIGHT DOOR LATCHES WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
I HAVE A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WITHIN 12 HOURS BOTH MY REAR DOORS' LATCHES BROKE. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF, REGULAR MAINTENANCE, NO ACCIDENT, ETC. OCCURRED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. *TR
RECALL 04V60200 CONCERNING FMVSS 206 REAR LIFTGATE DOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE. DEALER URGED CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE HE PURCHASED IT.*AK
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH BROKE AND DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE DRIVING . WE HAD TO SECURE DOOR WITH A NYLON STRAP TO GET TO OUR DESTINATION .IT IS A GOOD THING WE ARE FIRM BELIEVERS IN SEAT BELT USE OR THIS MIGHT HAVE ENDED IN A TRAGEDY AS THE SEAT NEXT TO DOOR WAS OCCUPIED. *NM