Ford in the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the latches/locks/linkages. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-270.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Ford Explorer |
| 2013 | Ford Taurus |
| 2013 | Lincoln MKS |
What changed
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