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Even though it's been launched just two years ago, the Escape CUV has been subjected to an alarming number of recalls concerning overheating, engine compartment fire, as well as a sticky brake pedal. This time around, circa 692,700 vehicles may be affected by faulty door handles, which could open on their own while the car is on the move.
Specifically, the Blue Oval declared that the exterior door handles could open while the Escape is in motion, failing to latch properly to the locking mechanism. This issue may prove problematic even when the vehicle is standing still, making it difficult to properly close the door.
By good luck, Ford hasn't been informed as of yet about any crashes or injuries attributed to this fault. However, an undisclosed number of the aforementioned 692k Escapes are included in a second call-back operation, along with the C-Max Hybrid hatchback.
The Dearborn, Michigan automaker announced that no less than 692,500 2013-2014 Escapes and C-Max Hybrid vehicles could suffer from a software glitch that could delay or even refuse the deployment of airbags in the case of rollover crashes.
According to Ford, affected C-Max Hybrids were manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant between January 2012 and February 2012, while the Escapes were built at the Louisville Assembly Plant between October 2011 and February 2014.
The Blue Oval advises affected owners to contact the nearest Ford dealership for reprogramming the glitchy restraint control module and the careful inspection of all four door handles.
By good luck, Ford hasn't been informed as of yet about any crashes or injuries attributed to this fault. However, an undisclosed number of the aforementioned 692k Escapes are included in a second call-back operation, along with the C-Max Hybrid hatchback.
The Dearborn, Michigan automaker announced that no less than 692,500 2013-2014 Escapes and C-Max Hybrid vehicles could suffer from a software glitch that could delay or even refuse the deployment of airbags in the case of rollover crashes.
According to Ford, affected C-Max Hybrids were manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant between January 2012 and February 2012, while the Escapes were built at the Louisville Assembly Plant between October 2011 and February 2014.
The Blue Oval advises affected owners to contact the nearest Ford dealership for reprogramming the glitchy restraint control module and the careful inspection of all four door handles.
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