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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Lincoln Recalls 
Posted: 01-02-2017 | |
| CONTINENTAL LS MARK LT MKC MKS MKT MKT LIMOUSINE/LIVERY MKX MKZ NAVIGATOR TOWN CAR ZEPHYR | |
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| 2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Manufactured between: 06/14/2016 and 09/23/2016 Defect: 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." Consequence: reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 16, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16c15. Recall Date: 10/12/2016 | |
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| 2005 LINCOLN LS Manufactured between: 02/23/2005 and 02/28/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. the fuel tank may crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. the "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 03/18/2005 | |
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| 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 11/01/2004 and 01/24/2006 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. if the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. if this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required. Consequence: the driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion. Action: ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. repairs will be performed free of charge. this safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. the recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 02/23/2011 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 04/19/2004 and 05/31/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Consequence: once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/07/2008 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 08/25/2005 and 12/13/2005 Defect: certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster. Consequence: this error could prevent the antilock brake system (abs) warning light from illuminating if the abs module ever became inoperative. Action: dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/06/2006 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 09/12/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2005 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 04/19/2004 and 05/31/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Consequence: once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/07/2008 | |
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| 2016 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 11/25/2013 and 01/25/2016 Defect: 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. Consequence: overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire. Action: 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 began on may 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s14. note: owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied. Recall Date: 03/31/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 08/20/2013 and 01/31/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: 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 was mailed an interim notification beginning on october 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available in the second quarter of 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s30. Recall Date: 09/06/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 11/25/2013 and 01/25/2016 Defect: 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. Consequence: overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire. Action: 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 began on may 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s14. note: owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied. Recall Date: 03/31/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 08/20/2013 and 09/09/2014 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pts switch and reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm), free of charge. the recall began march 3, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s29. Recall Date: 01/09/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 04/21/2014 and 05/15/2014 Defect: ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are 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. on april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. Consequence: if the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s30. Recall Date: 01/09/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 06/04/2014 and 07/07/2014 Defect: 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. Consequence: a reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fdm, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s20. Recall Date: 09/02/2014 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKC Manufactured between: 08/20/2013 and 06/06/2014 Defect: 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." Consequence: air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14c07. Recall Date: 08/06/2014 | |
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| 2015 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 08/31/2011 and 05/31/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Recall Date: 08/25/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 07/24/2015 and 07/24/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: if the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s26. Recall Date: 09/28/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 05/04/2015 and 05/23/2015 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford taurus, ford flex, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015, lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015. the affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems." Consequence: if the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c07. Recall Date: 07/24/2015 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 08/31/2011 and 05/31/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Recall Date: 08/25/2016 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 08/25/2011 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 08/31/2011 and 05/31/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Recall Date: 08/25/2016 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 12/22/2012 and 03/23/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 13s04-s1. Recall Date: 12/02/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 06/01/2011 and 10/31/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began march 23, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s02. Recall Date: 01/28/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 08/25/2011 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 11/29/2012 and 12/12/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. if necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on august 2, 2013. ford's recall number is 13s07. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 06/26/2013 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 08/25/2011 and 01/10/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2013. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 13s04. Recall Date: 05/31/2013 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 06/01/2011 and 10/31/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began march 23, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s02. Recall Date: 01/28/2015 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 07/19/2011 and 03/15/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2013. ford's recall campaign number is 13s03. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 03/27/2013 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 07/29/2010 and 06/02/2011 Defect: 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." Consequence: an improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16c06. Recall Date: 04/26/2016 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 06/01/2011 and 10/31/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began march 23, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s02. Recall Date: 01/28/2015 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN MKS Manufactured between: 06/02/2008 and 04/22/2009 Defect: 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." Consequence: an improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16c06. Recall Date: 04/26/2016 | |
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| 2017 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 10/18/2016 and 11/10/2016 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford taurus, 2016-2017 ford flex, lincoln mkt, 2017 ford explorer and ford explorer police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi engines. improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. Consequence: an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s46. Recall Date: 12/22/2016 | |
| 2016 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 10/18/2016 and 11/10/2016 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford taurus, 2016-2017 ford flex, lincoln mkt, 2017 ford explorer and ford explorer police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi engines. improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. Consequence: an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s46. Recall Date: 12/22/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/12/2011 and 05/29/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Recall Date: 08/25/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 02/09/2015 and 06/04/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: dealers will inspect and install second row seating if it is missing. the recall began on july 28, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c08. Recall Date: 07/29/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 05/04/2015 and 05/21/2015 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford taurus, ford flex, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015, lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015. the affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems." Consequence: if the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c07. Recall Date: 07/24/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 03/06/2012 and 03/10/2015 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 lincoln mkt vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation 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. Consequence: if the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s10. Recall Date: 03/24/2015 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/12/2011 and 05/29/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Recall Date: 08/25/2016 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 03/06/2012 and 03/10/2015 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 lincoln mkt vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation 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. Consequence: if the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s10. Recall Date: 03/24/2015 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/12/2011 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/12/2011 and 05/29/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Recall Date: 08/25/2016 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 12/06/2012 and 04/19/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 13s04-s1. Recall Date: 12/02/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 03/06/2012 and 03/10/2015 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 lincoln mkt vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation 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. Consequence: if the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s10. Recall Date: 03/24/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/12/2011 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/12/2011 and 01/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2013. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 13s04. Recall Date: 05/31/2013 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKT Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
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| 2013 LINCOLN MKT LIMOUSINE/LIVERY Manufactured between: 03/06/2012 and 04/03/2012 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2013 lincoln mkt vehicles with a town car package manufactured from march 6, 2012, through april 3, 2012, which are available only to body builders for upfitting as hearse or livery/limousine vehicles. these vehicles may have been transported with rear brake rotor bolts that are not fully seated allowing the head to protrude above the wheel mounting surface. Consequence: the raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: all the affected vehicles have been quarantined at the coach builder¿s facilities and will be repaired before delivery to owners. notices were mailed to the coach builders on may 24, 2012. for more information, owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 05/31/2012 | |
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| 2016 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 09/24/2015 and 09/24/2015 Defect: 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." Consequence: an improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Action: 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 began on june 16, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16c09. Recall Date: 05/24/2016 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 09/02/2010 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 09/02/2010 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 09/02/2010 and 11/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on august 4, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s10. Recall Date: 07/02/2014 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 10/25/2010 and 11/20/2010 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. these vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. the custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short. Consequence: if an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire. Action: dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 02/24/2011 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 07/01/2010 and 10/08/2010 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2011 edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. these vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. accordingly, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." Consequence: the liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons. Action: ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. the safety recall began on november 1, 2010. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 10/27/2010 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 08/18/2006 and 07/01/2010 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 09/23/2008 and 07/01/2010 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Action: 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 began on may 10, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s31. Recall Date: 10/27/2015 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 08/18/2006 and 07/01/2010 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 09/23/2008 and 07/01/2010 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Action: 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 began on may 10, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s31. Recall Date: 10/27/2015 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 08/18/2006 and 07/01/2010 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 06/15/2006 and 09/22/2008 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Action: interim notices were mailed to owners on december 12, 2014. the recall began on october 6, 2015. dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s22. Recall Date: 10/29/2014 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 06/13/2008 and 06/17/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. the fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld. Consequence: this dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-866-437-7332. Recall Date: 07/03/2008 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 08/18/2006 and 07/01/2010 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 06/15/2006 and 09/22/2008 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Action: interim notices were mailed to owners on december 12, 2014. the recall began on october 6, 2015. dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s22. Recall Date: 10/29/2014 | |
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| 2016 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 09/03/2015 and 09/12/2015 Defect: 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." Consequence: a fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c11. Recall Date: 10/01/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/14/2012 and 07/31/2014 Defect: 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. Consequence: if the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s42. Recall Date: 12/05/2016 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 02/03/2012 and 03/20/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on june 24, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s14. Recall Date: 04/28/2015 | |
| 2015 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 02/17/2014 and 03/19/2015 Defect: 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." Consequence: if the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. the recall began on may 8, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for the recall is 15c02. Recall Date: 04/27/2015 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/14/2012 and 07/31/2014 Defect: 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. Consequence: if the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s42. Recall Date: 12/05/2016 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 02/03/2012 and 03/20/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on june 24, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s14. Recall Date: 04/28/2015 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 02/01/2015 and 05/31/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. interim notifications were mailed to owners on june 5, 2015. the recall began on december 18, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s16. Recall Date: 04/24/2015 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/25/2012 and 09/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge. parts are not currently available. the recall began on may 26,2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s21. Recall Date: 09/26/2014 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/25/2012 and 09/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge. parts are not currently available. the recall began on may 26,2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s21. Recall Date: 09/26/2014 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/25/2012 and 09/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge. parts are not currently available. the recall began on may 26,2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s21. Recall Date: 09/26/2014 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 08/15/2012 and 09/10/2013 Defect: 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." Consequence: the back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2014. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14c03. Recall Date: 04/02/2014 | |
| 2014 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/26/2012 and 09/24/2013 Defect: 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." Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software, free of charge. the recall began on january 2014. customers may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 13c09. Recall Date: 11/25/2013 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/14/2012 and 07/31/2014 Defect: 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. Consequence: if the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s42. Recall Date: 12/05/2016 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 02/03/2012 and 03/20/2015 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on june 24, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s14. Recall Date: 04/28/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 02/01/2012 and 05/31/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. interim notifications were mailed to owners on june 5, 2015. the recall began on december 18, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s16. Recall Date: 04/24/2015 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/25/2012 and 09/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge. parts are not currently available. the recall began on may 26,2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s21. Recall Date: 09/26/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/25/2012 and 09/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge. parts are not currently available. the recall began on may 26,2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s21. Recall Date: 09/26/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/25/2012 and 09/30/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rcm, free of charge. parts are not currently available. the recall began on may 26,2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s21. Recall Date: 09/26/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 08/15/2012 and 09/10/2013 Defect: 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." Consequence: the back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2014. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14c03. Recall Date: 04/02/2014 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 04/26/2012 and 09/24/2013 Defect: 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." Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software, free of charge. the recall began on january 2014. customers may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 13c09. Recall Date: 11/25/2013 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 03/03/2012 and 03/22/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2013. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 13s04. Recall Date: 05/31/2013 | |
| 2013 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/25/2012 and 03/15/2013 Defect: 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. Consequence: exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2013. ford's recall number is 13s05. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 05/31/2013 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 09/07/2010 and 02/28/2012 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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 began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18. Recall Date: 06/02/2015 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/09/2007 and 10/31/2010 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. Consequence: the floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal. Recall Date: 05/29/2014 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/09/2007 and 10/31/2010 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. Consequence: the floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal. Recall Date: 05/29/2014 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/09/2007 and 10/31/2010 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. Consequence: the floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal. Recall Date: 05/29/2014 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/09/2007 and 10/31/2010 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. Consequence: the floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal. Recall Date: 05/29/2014 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 11/09/2007 and 10/31/2010 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. Consequence: the floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal. Recall Date: 05/29/2014 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN MKZ Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
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| 2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 08/26/2011 and 02/29/2012 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150 trucks, 2012 ford expedition, lincoln navigator, and ford mustang vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Consequence: 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. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s19. Recall Date: 04/27/2016 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 10/19/2011 and 12/17/2011 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 ¿lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.¿ these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear. Consequence: if this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse ¿r¿ position and the vehicle¿s transmission does go in reverse, the ¿r¿ may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. these conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle¿s not signaling it is in reverse. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 11, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 05/03/2012 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 10/19/2011 and 12/17/2011 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 ¿lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.¿ these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear. Consequence: if this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse ¿r¿ position and the vehicle¿s transmission does go in reverse, the ¿r¿ may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. these conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle¿s not signaling it is in reverse. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 11, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 05/03/2012 | |
| 2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 11/19/2011 and 12/02/2011 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints." these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 02/02/2012 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 05/10/2007 and 01/09/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations. Consequence: the tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs. Action: dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/11/2008 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 03/03/2006 and 08/09/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 08/14/2006 and 12/22/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 03/03/2006 and 08/09/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 09/08/2005 and 10/03/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate. Consequence: this could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. if the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition. Action: dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 09/12/2000 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 05/02/2005 and 05/23/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production. Consequence: over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. the recall began on july 13, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 07/06/2005 | |
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| 2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 05/15/2007 and 06/05/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. Consequence: if a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/26/2007 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 08/30/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: 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. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25. Recall Date: 11/05/2014 | |
| 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 02/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. Consequence: this condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
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| 2011 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2010 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2009 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2008 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2007 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 05/09/2005 and 06/04/2011 Defect: 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. Consequence: an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26. Recall Date: 05/31/2016 | |
| 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Manufactured between: 11/09/2007 and 10/31/2010 Defect: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. Consequence: the floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal. Recall Date: 05/29/2014 | |
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