Rear Hatch Glass SHATTERED
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12-02-2006, 08:54 PM
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12-03-2006, 01:59 AM
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12-03-2006, 07:25 AM
This is the only recall I've been able to find.
2002 FORD ESCAPE Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V602000
Auto Recall Date: 20041220
Vehicle Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 262113
2002 FORD ESCAPE Defect Summary:
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 04C09
Auto Recall Date: 20041220
Vehicle Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 262113
2002 FORD ESCAPE Defect Summary:
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 04C09
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I've seen that happen on many different vehicles, really don't know what causes it other than some kinda stress. The most recent was in my father in law's chrysler minivan, it had a window blow out at highway speeds just driving at normal speeds on a smooth road in the summer, everyone in the van swore that it sounded like the window was shot out due to an explosive sound that it made. Glass can do some strange things.
On my Escape the rear hatch was making lots of creaking and rattling noises, sounded like it was flexing over uneven surfaces. It sounded like the hatch was being stressed and flexing. I adjusted the latch and lubed a few parts and the noise has all disappeared.
On my Escape the rear hatch was making lots of creaking and rattling noises, sounded like it was flexing over uneven surfaces. It sounded like the hatch was being stressed and flexing. I adjusted the latch and lubed a few parts and the noise has all disappeared.
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