NHTSA Recall 14V239000: Door (structure)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 581,986 vehicles. It affects 2013–2014 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V239000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14S03 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | May 7, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
Safety risk
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V239000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.