Canada2017 Ford ESCAPE SUVs by FORD are affected; vehicles for which dealer repairs under recall 16C12 (Transport Canada recall no. 2016‑410) may not have been done correctly can be identified as impacted. Because the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly and could allow the window to close with excessive force, Ford will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to update the power window automatic reversal system software.
What's being recalled
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
How to identify it
2017 Ford ESCAPE
The hazard
Issue:
On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 16C12 (Transport Canada recall no. 2016-410) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As a result, the window could close with too much force before it stops and retracts.
Safety risk:
A window that closes with excessive force could pinch a person and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the power window automatic reversal system software.
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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