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| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V193000 Trailer Brakes May Fail Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V193000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 391,836 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake. Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V150000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid into Booster A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 195,864 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V088000 Fuel Filler Tube May Detach/FMVSS 301 A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V088000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,078 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V011000 Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 199,085 JANUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal. Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed March 3, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V735000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V735000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 228,297 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V652000 Side Air Bag Weld Stud May Fail/FMVSS 214 Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V652000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 592 AUGUST 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection". Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V625000 Fuel Delivery Module May Leak An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V625000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,334 AUGUST 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall. Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 4, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V534000 Unsecured Wire Harness Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V534000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,298 JULY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt. Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V223000 Loss of Backup Camera Image/FMVSS 111 A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V223000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 34,952 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,602,668 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V154000 Rear Lower Control Arm Bolts May Break Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V154000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V011000 Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit In the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V011000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 147 JANUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V788000 Motor Mount Fasteners May Loosen Over Time With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V788000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,405 DECEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V726000 Front Knuckles May Fracture The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V726000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 690 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V693000 Drive Shaft May Fracture on Weld Seam Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V693000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,905 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S65. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V575000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 620,246 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V550000 Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 97 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V497000 Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V497000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS, SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 488 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 7, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V470000 Rear Coil Springs may Fracture A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V470000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,965 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 11, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 488,594 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Ford will send an interim notification beginning September 14, 2020 to make owners aware of the issue. A second letter will be mailed once parts are available. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V414000 Damaged Wiring May Cause Air Bag Malfunction An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V414000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s):SEATS, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,299 JULY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 10, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V366000 Middle Row Seat Headrest May Be Improperly Welded An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V366000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,620 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 6, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147,323 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. This recall is expected to begin July 20, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V262000 Pre-Collison Assist can't be Enabled If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V262000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): CAMERA; COLLISION ASSIST Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,081 MAY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature. If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began Report Receipt Date: May 26, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V177000 Doors May Open While Driving A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V177000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 248,912 MARCH 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V072000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 211,207 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified about the recall beginning March 2, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be in summer of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 600,166 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 13, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Lines May Chafe Together Causing Fuel Leak Report Receipt Date: DEC 04, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V859000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,857 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 20, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Battery Cable May Chafe and Cause Electrical Short Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V809000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 54,411 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are scheduled to begin mailing on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be in the first quarter of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Toe Link Fasteners May Be Loose Report Receipt Date: OCT 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V773000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame. A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Gear Motor May Detach Report Receipt Date: AUG 29, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 90,644 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants Report Receipt Date: AUG 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V590000 Component(s):: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 103,374 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 9, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Vehicles Still in Factory Mode/FMVSS 114/102 Report Receipt Date: AUG 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V575000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , PARKING BRAKE , POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,896 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed. In addition, the vehicles may be in Factory Mode, which disables warning alerts and does not display the transmission gear selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Prevention" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect." Without the cover, the MPR lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a MPR cover. Dealers will verify the instrument cluster is not in Factory Mode and clear any fault codes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C06. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Doors May Open While Driving Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 Component(s):: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,609 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging. A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V076000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,212 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays." A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Failure of Hands-off the Wheel Alerts Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V031000 Component(s):: LANE DEPARTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,276 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time. If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S02. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driver Air Bag Module Plastic Cover may Detach Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V806000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 268 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment. If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Seats are Missing J-Channel Reinforcement Brackets Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V805000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 34,946 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrect Length of Door Striker Bolts/FMVSS 206 Report Receipt Date: SEP 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V612000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 502 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash. If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06. 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. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose Report Receipt Date: AUG 20, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V548000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 87 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc. An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25. 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. |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Pump Assembly Welds May Fracture Causing Leak Report Receipt Date: JUN 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V392000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,645 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Expedition Ford F-150 Lincoln Navigator |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks RECALL SUBJECT: Brake Hose Corrosion May Cause Brake Fluid Leak Report Receipt Date: JUN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V389000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,474 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks. The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-650 and F-750 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator RECALL SUBJECT: Missing Roll Pin Causing Loss of Park Function Report Receipt Date: APR 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V213000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 142 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company APRIL 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function. Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford Expedition Ford Mustang Lincoln Navigator |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Wheel may Detach , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: MAR 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,301,986 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Incorrect Brake Hoses may Chafe Report Receipt Date: FEB 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V104000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company FEBRUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 5, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Escape Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: JAN 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V058000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 361 JANUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V046000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 327,796 JANUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 19, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S01. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Mustang Ford Edge Ford Fusion Ford Mustang Ford Ranger Lincoln MKX Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln MKZ Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUL 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V472000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,605 JUNE 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 Ford E-350 Ford Escape Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; SEAT BELTS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: JUL 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V472000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,605 JULY 2017 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk will be mailed in September 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford E-350 Ford Escape Ford F-150 Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: JUL 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V427000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,215 JULY 2017 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16. 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. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Edge Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V210000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 191,432 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fiesta Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V123000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,531 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the safety recall in March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are available, currently expected to be in August 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Lincoln MKX Lincoln Continental |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling 650,000 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 12, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V024000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 654,695 JANUARY 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available are expected to begin February 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Ford's number for this recall is 17S01. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Ford Fusion Ford GT Ford Mustang Ford Ranger Lincoln MKK Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V875000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 603,392 DECEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Owners will be notified of the safety issue beginning on January 20, 2017. Remedy parts are expected to be available by the second quarter of 2017, and at that time, owners will be mailed a second notice. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: OCT 12, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V731000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,827 OCTOBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment." Reduced turn Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln Continental |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,046,297 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Due to a limited parts supply, each owner will be sent an interim notification beginning October 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available in the second quarter of 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus Ford Escape Ford C-MAX Lincoln MKC Ford Mustang Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: AUG 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 77,502 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump. A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Ford Flex Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Ford Taurus Police Interceptor |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling 1,896,443 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V384000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,896,443 JUNE 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 11, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S26. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Ford Fusion Ford Mustang Ford Ranger Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles; CHILD SEAT Report Receipt Date: MAY 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V343000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKX |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 Ford Expedition, 2012 Lincoln Navigator and 2012 Ford Mustang vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V248000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,000 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured August 19, 2011, to March 9, 2012, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator vehicles manufactured August 19, 2011, to December 19, 2011, and 2012 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 19, 2011, to February 21, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 23, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V247000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 695 APRIL 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Flex Ford Taurus Ford Taurus X Mercury Sable Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles; AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V183000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,543 APRIL 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in. Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: DEC 02, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V812000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 868 DECEMBER 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1. 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 MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford Explorer Police Utility Ford Taurus Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Ford Flex Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles and Lincoln MKX vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V712000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 110,636 NOV 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S31. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Lincoln MKX |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford Fusion and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 01, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V618000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 658 OCT 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V605000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 203 OCT 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package; CHILD SEAT Report Receipt Date: JUL 29, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V476000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 265 AUGUST 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110. The vehicles also fail to comply with FMVSS No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorages" since they were delivered without a tether anchorage at the front passenger seating position, and as is required for vehicles without a second row of seats. The vehicles do not have the seats and restraints that they were intended to have. Unrestrained or improperly restrained occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect and install second row seating if it is missing. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C08. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKT Town Car |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine.; STEERING Report Receipt Date: JUN 02, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 393,623 JUNE 2015 -- Ford Moor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 20, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Flex Ford Fusion Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKZ hybrid Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: APR 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 487,301 APRIL 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 22, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14. 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.. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V248000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,435 MAY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output may exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: APR 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V246000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 456,440 APRIL 2015 -- .Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ Ford Fiesta |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V172000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,549 APRIL 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine and hearse prep package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination. If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKT |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2010-2013 Ford Taurus and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles: STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V040000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 194,889 FEBRUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 16, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V006000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,144 JANUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off. If the PTS switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PTS switch and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 14S29. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Escape and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,038 JANUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30. 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 MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: NOV 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V704000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 36,888 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed. Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Crown Victoria Mercury Grand Marquis Lincoln Town Car |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 29, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 186,024 NOV 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners. The remedy is currently being developed. The recall is expected to begin on December 8, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKX Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford C-Max; Ford Fusion; Ford Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles; RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V597000 Component(s): RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) Potential Number of Units Affected: 746,842 OCT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short. The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification in mid-November 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford C-Max Ford Fusion Ford Escape Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Escape and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: SEP 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V525000 Component(s): Potential Number of Units Affected: 301 OCT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure. A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Focus Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; WINDSHEILD Report Receipt Date: AUG 06, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V484000 Component(s): WINDSHEILD Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,139 SEPT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials." Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C07. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles; TRANSMISSION Report Receipt Date: JUL 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 83,250 AUG 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by August 29, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Ford Flex Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKX |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: APR 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V164000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 43,135 APRIL 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 19, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Ford Escape Ford C-Max Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V594000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,153 DECEMBER 2013 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection." Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles Report Receipt Date: AUG 29, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 355,000 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate. If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall is expected to begin October 21, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S08. Customers located in non-corrosion states who have concerns regarding their steering will have a one-time option to have their vehicles inspected and, if necessary, repaired. Owners of these vehicles should contact Ford directly about these vehicles. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Crown Victoria Mercury Grand Marquis Lincoln Town Car |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V270000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,569 JULY 2013 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice. If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 5, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; Electrical System Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V230000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 107 JUNE 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires. Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S05. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford recalls 390,000 vehicles in the US: Fuel System: Gasoline Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V227000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 390,783 JUNE 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 15, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford Taurus Ford Flex Ford Fusion Ford Police Interceptor Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Ford Explorer Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V109000 @ www.Safercar.Gov Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,037 MARCH 2013 -- Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. 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. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Ford Explorer Lincoln MKS |
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