Is the 2005 FORD Escape safe to drive?

The 2005 FORD Escape has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall for the 2005 FORD Escape? (Campaign #04V602000)

The mechanism that keeps your rear liftgate closed is called the latch and locking system. In some 2001-2005 Ford SUVs, this system doesn't meet safety standards, which means it might not stay closed in a crash. If you forget to lock your liftgate and get into a crash, it could swing open, potentially injuring you or others nearby. Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty latch parts at no cost to you, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 04V602000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

What Happened

The mechanism that keeps your rear liftgate closed is called the latch and locking system. In some 2001-2005 Ford SUVs, this system doesn't meet safety standards, which means it might not stay closed in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If you forget to lock your liftgate and get into a crash, it could swing open, potentially injuring you or others nearby.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty latch parts at no cost to you, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V602000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 04V602000

What This Recall Means

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?