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Vehicle recall 06V111000 · April 7, 2006

Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
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.
Notes
Ford recall no. 06C12.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
06V111000
Reported to NHTSA
April 7, 2006
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
06C12
Owner notification
May 19, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected
134,365
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Recall 06V111000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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