Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a problem with the ignition system, which could keep the engine running even when you turn off the key or button. This is a safety concern because it could make the car move unintentionally.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine keeps running, you could accidentally move the car out of park, which might cause a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this problem for you at no cost. They will update the software in your car's computer to make sure the engine turns off properly.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.
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