If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

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Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Documents (14)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Quarterly Report 2014-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
• Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Renotification Notice
• Quarterly Performance Report

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