2015 Ford Escape latches/locks/linkages problems

“The contact owned a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because she no longer owns the vehicle. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door failed to lock and latch securely. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, one of the rear doors unexpectedly unlatched while his son was sitting by the door. The contact stated that the rear door latches were not working as intended. The contact was able to safely pull the vehicle to the side of the road and close the door. A local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the latches were previously replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,817.”

“Rear passenger door won’t latch. Appears to be a problem with the mechanism in the door. It remains stationary when the door handle is pulled. Door doesn’t stay closed when driving. No accidents, no injuries. Initial occurrence happened when parked.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon entering the rear passenger’s door, the contact became aware that the door failed to securely latch closed. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: RQ19005 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to close the rear driver’s side door, the door failed to latch securely. The door ajar warning alert indicated that the door was open. The contact stated that she used a rope to keep the door closed. The contact was concerned that one of her children could fall out of the vehicle if the door opened while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.”