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Just stumbled across this and thought I'd pass it along. Sorry if it's old news. Google "Safety Recall 13S02" for the full text. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael A. BerardiDirectorService Engineering OperationsFord Customer Service Division March 5, 2013 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln DealersSUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 13S02Certain 2013 Model Year C-MAX, Escape, and Focus VehiclesLeft Rear Door Latch Inspection and Repair AFFECTED VEHICLESCertain 2013 model year C-MAX and Focus vehicles built at the Michigan Assembly Plant from November 17, 2012 through November 21, 2012 and certain 2013 model year Escape vehicles built at the Louisville Assembly Plant from November 14, 2012 through November 24, 2012. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com. This information will be available on March 5, 2013. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALLIn some of the affected vehicles, the left rear door child lock may have been built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal turning force to activate the child lock, and the operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. Without the child lock engaged, the door can be opened using the inside door handle. This condition could potentially increase the risk of injury to an unrestrained child. SERVICE ACTIONBefore demonstrating or delivering any of the vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to inspect the left rear door latch and replace as necessary. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.