Recall 06V111000: 2005 Ford Escape and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 7, 2006

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

134,365vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Remedy

Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Ford Escape1,394 complaints
• 2005 Mercury Mariner67 complaints