Ford hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the hatchback/liftgate lock. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
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.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-698.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013–2017 | Ford Focus |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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