Ford recalls to repair locks 7.150 new car child

Staff, Reuters-2 days

Ford recall 7.150 cars built in November also the 2013-escape crossover, because some models with a defective child lock on the left rear door are equipped.

Also in the callback you are focus and C-Max cars, which said Tuesday's second-largest U.S. based automaker, 2013. The action marks Ford's fifth recall for the redesigned escape since the introduction of the vehicle in the last year.

5.638 Escapes inspect the company which in Louisville assembly plant between Nov. 14 and 24 Nov., were built, Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker said in an e-Mail.

Ford is 1,223 focus cars, as well as 283 C-Max call back vehicles. Both of the affected models were at the plant in Michigan until Nov. 17 Nov. 21 built.

In some of these vehicles may not work the child lock on the left rear door when the driver tries to activate the lock. The driver incorrectly believe that the locks are properly, Ford said.

About 5,650 of vehicles by the recall are covered in the United States, Felker said, adding that Ford was aware of any accidents or injuries because of the problem.

Ford recalled 2013 escape crossover twice his problems with the 1, 1.6-liter turbo engine. The company recalled two other vehicle in early July for problems with the brakes and carpeted floors.

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