Ford Motor Company recalls Focus, C-Max and Escape vehicles

The vehicles' child lock may not engage

By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs

Ford is recalling model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012.

The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock. As a result, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2013.

Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.