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| Report Receipt Date: April 20, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V283000 Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V283000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,434 APRIL 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 24, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V198000 Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225 A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V198000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 19 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 15, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V168000 High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V168000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V165000 Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111 A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V165000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,651 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V164000 Rear Caliper Bolts Not Tightened Correctly A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V164000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 644 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines. Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged bolts will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S11. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V163000 Windshield Wipers May Fail Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V163000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 222,454 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,280,726 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once parts are available. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V160000 Inoperative Trailer Taillights/FMVSS 108 Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V160000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,716 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 8, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V155000 Steering Wheel May Lock-Up While Driving A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V155000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 343 MARCH 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 24, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V128000 Front Axle Pinion Not Heat-Treated A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V128000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 240 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture. Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 24, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V125000 Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V125000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 98,550 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 24, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V122000 HVAC System Defogger Inoperative/FMVSS 103 An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V122000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,804 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector. When the accessory kit is installed, the auxiliary wire harness will disable the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) including the defrost and defog systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." Dealers will inspect the auxiliary wire harness and replace or repair, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 17, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23C02. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V072000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V072000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,352 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23C01. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V071000 Fuel Tank Not Welded Properly A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V071000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,159 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V070000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 944 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK." Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V069000 Unintended PCM Reset May Cause Vehicle Rollaway A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V069000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,674 FEBRUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage. Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S05. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V022000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Report Receipt Date: 23V022000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 382,759 JANUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 20, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V021000 Leak in ABS Module A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash. Report Receipt Date: 23V021000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 801 JANUARY 2023 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak. Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 23S01. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V953000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V953000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 101,001 DECEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V928000 Improperly Secured Side Impact Sensors An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V928000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,226 DECEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V925000 Fuel Tank Paint May Peel and Result in a Fuel Leak A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V925000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,074 DECEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 29, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V880000 Driveshaft May Become Imbalanced A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V880000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,808 NOVEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture. Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V859000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 521,746 NOVEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 15, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V842000 Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V842000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 453,650 NOVEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 3, 2023. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V825000 Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111 A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V825000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,046 NOVEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C27. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V792000 Improperly Tightened Bolt on Rear Axle Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V792000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 596 OCTOBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation. Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S68. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V791000 HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V791000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,339 OCTOBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative. Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V787000 Fuel Pump Control Module Bracket Not Secured An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V787000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 26 OCTOBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V731000 Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets May Break Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,910 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 24, 2022. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 10, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S62. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V730000 Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108 Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V730000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,239 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C24. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V686000 Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V686000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 86,050 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will replace or reprogram the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V685000 Fuel Line May Be Loose An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V685000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 69 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection. Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V684000 Improper Air Bag Deployment/FMVSS 208 During air bag deployment, the air bag cover my break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V684000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 74 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C23. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 8, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V675000 Wheel Lug Nuts Not Tightened Correctly Incorrectly tightened wheel lug nuts can loosen and result in wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V675000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,519 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Raptor Series vehicles equipped with 37-inch tires. The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened. Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S59. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 26, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V648000 Blower Motor Failure May Cause Fire Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 198,482 AUGUST 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail. Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 26, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V646000 Rear Axle Half Shaft May Break Under Load A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V646000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,175 AUGUST 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load. Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S55. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 26, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V644000 Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 277,040 AUGUST 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2022. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 12, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V623000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V623000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 58,203 AUGUST 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 12, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V621000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate A missing rearview camera image reduces the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V621000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 46 AUGUST 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles equipped with a rearview camera. These vehicles may have a missing audio control module (ACM), resulting in no rearview camera image while in reverse gear. Dealers will install the audio control module and program the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S54. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 8, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V594000 Side Curtain Air Bag Malfunction/FMVSS 226 Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V594000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 64,974 AUGUST 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The side-curtain air bags may not deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C20. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 22, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V528000 Steering Wheel May Loosen or Detach A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V528000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 692 JULY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel. Ford will work with the final stage vehicle manufacturers to replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt, free of charge. Ford's number for this recall is 22S50. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V484000 Engine Compartment Fire Risk An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V484000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 100,689 JULY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 24, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V455000 Side Marker and Daytime Running Lights May Fail A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V455000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 965 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will update the headlight control module software and recalibrate the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C14. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 24, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V454000 Engine Rails Improperly Heat-Treated/FMVSS 208 Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V454000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STRUCTURE, ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,000 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C13. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 24, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V451000 Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V451000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 63,294 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V415000 Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101 Failure to illuminate the cluster display could render safety-related telltales and gauges unreadable, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V415000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 30,244 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate telltales or gauges and the speedometer and tachometer pointers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect," and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 25, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C11. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V414000 Unsecured Fuel Tank Attachment Strap An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V414000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap. Dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S42. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,925,968 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V412000 High Voltage Battery Contactor May Overheat An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V412000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,924 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat. Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V411000 Child Safety Lock Malfunction A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V411000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 53,103 JUNE 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position. Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V384000 Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V384000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,247 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars." Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 27, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V382000 Powertrain Control Module Malfunction A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,032 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions. Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 17, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V346000 Engine Compartment Fire A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 39,013 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is performed. The remedy is still under development. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V337000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy A driver air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 310,203 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection, resulting in the driver air bag not deploying as intended. Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V334000 Forward-Facing Camera is Misaligned A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V334000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended. Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 30, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V333000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V333000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 464 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power. The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 30, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V331000 Insufficient Welds in High Voltage Battery A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V331000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 27 MAY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V256000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Transmission Washer Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 23,165 APRIL 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism. Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V254000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V254000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 96,015 APRIL 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V253000 Steering Column Wiring Too Short Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V253000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,175 APRIL 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way. Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S24. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V252000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,904 APRIL 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V247000 Head Restraint Cushion May Detach A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V247000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 933 APRIL 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position. Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter to notify owners of the defect was mailed on May 11, 2022. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 9, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S23. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V255000 Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V255000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 252,936 APRIL2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 652,996 APRIL2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V193000 Trailer Brakes May Fail Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V193000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 391,836 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake. Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V192000 Inadequate Front Windshield Adhesion During a crash, the windshield may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V192000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 39,720 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles. The front windshield may have been manufactured with inadequate adhesion to the vehicle body structure. Dealers will inspect the windshield and, if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S20. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V191000 Engine Oil Leak An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V191000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 345,451 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak. Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V188000 Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V188000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,084 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S15 |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V187000 Inlet Charge Port Harness Bus Bar May Loosen A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V187000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 585 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L plug-in hybrid powertrain. The inlet charge port harness bus bar may become unseated, leading to a loss of drive power. Dealers will inspect the inlet charge port harness date code label, and replace the harness, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S19. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V186000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate Correctly Loss of the rearview camera image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V186000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 305 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The image processing module for the 360-degree camera system may not process the image from the rearview camera under certain rear loading vehicle conditions. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module B (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S16. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V183000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V183000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 119 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit will not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image. Dealers will update the audio control module configuration settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S18. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V151000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V151000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 78,376 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse. The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V150000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid into Booster A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 195,864 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V149000 High Voltage Battery May Fail A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V149000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V145000 Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Bolt Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V145000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box. Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V142000 Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V142000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 157,306 MARCH 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S12. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 24, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V109000 Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V109000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 155 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage. Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Ford's number for this recall is 22S10. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V089000 Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 44,219 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid. Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 7, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V088000 Fuel Filler Tube May Detach/FMVSS 301 A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V088000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,078 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V087000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V087000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STRUCTURE, POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 247,445 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V083000 Passenger Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V083000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 327 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment. Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 7, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V082000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 330,784 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image. Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 7, 2022. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 14, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V013000 Secondary Fuel Filter May Leak A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V013000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,697 JANUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter. Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V011000 Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 199,085 JANUARY 2022 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal. Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed March 3, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V986000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,698 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V983000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 57,591 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving. Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V982000 Radar Module Misaligned A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V982000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 839 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production. Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V980000 Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V980000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 93 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection." Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 1, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V979000 Improperly Attached Rear Seat Belts/FMVSS 208, 210 Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V979000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,622 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V978000 Driveshaft May Separate Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V978000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,548 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case. Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. If any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21S54. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V977000 Panoramic Roof Panel May Separate from Vehicle Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V977000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 311 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle. Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 16V-695. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V976000 Fuel Tank Damage/FMVSS 301 A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V976000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,456 DECEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21C35. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V923000 Air Bag Cover May Break Apart During Crash During a crash, the air bag cover may break apart and project fragments towards occupants, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V923000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The strength of the driver-side air bag cover may be insufficient. Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 17, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21S49. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V922000 Reduced Braking Performance/FMVSS 135 During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V922000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 114,996 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 10, 2022. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V870000 Incorrect Components in Rear Suspension Module A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V870000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error. Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V869000 High Voltage Battery May Fail A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V869000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 29, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V811000 Seat Belt Routed Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 & 209 A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V811000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,683 OCTOBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 15, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C25. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V809000 Inadequate Bonding on Moonroof Glass Panel A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V809000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,036 OCTOBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S46. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V805000 Front Door Side Impact Sensors Damaged/FMVSS 214 An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V805000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 777 OCTOBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V770000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V770000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s):AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 553 OCTOBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 15, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V765000 Child Seat May Not Attach Properly/FMVSS 225 An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V765000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s):SEATS, CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 37,625 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints. The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System." Dealers will inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages for correct alignment and adjust as necessary. Separately, dealers will replace the non-removable head restraints with removable head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 15, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C24. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V746000 Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V746000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 126,033 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S43. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V735000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V735000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 228,297 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 14, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V712000 Inadequate Panoramic Roof Glass Panel Bonding A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V712000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,544 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 14, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V711000 Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V711000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,692 SEPTEMBER 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V653000 Front Seatbelt Webbing Routed Incorrectly A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V653000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,430 AUGUST 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed. Owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If the passenger-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not use the passenger seat until the repair is performed. If the driver-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not drive their vehicle until the repair is performed. Dealers will inspect the front seatbelts and, if the webbing is misrouted, will replace the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 27, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C20. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V652000 Side Air Bag Weld Stud May Fail/FMVSS 214 Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V652000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 592 AUGUST 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection". Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V631000 Parking Brake Cable May Fail Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V631000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 AUGUST 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure. Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V625000 Fuel Delivery Module May Leak An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V625000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,334 AUGUST 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall. Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 4, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V592000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V592000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 42,493 JULY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V537000 Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V537000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 644,055 JULY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever 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, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 2021. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V536000 Driveshaft May Separate Driveshaft separation may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V536000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,604 JULY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation. Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Ford's number for this recall 21S31. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V534000 Unsecured Wire Harness Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V534000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,298 JULY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt. Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V533000 Electronic Brake Booster May Leak Into ECU Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V533000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 51 JULY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance. Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V407000 Damaged Steering Gear May Cause Steering Loss Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V407000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 223 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving. Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V390000 Wheel Hub Extenders may be Improperly Attached A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V390000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,616 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor hub assemblies, which could result in separation of the wheels and wheel extenders from the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and tighten the front wheel hub extender nuts, free of charge. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the torque of the wheel extender nuts can be verified. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 18, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S26. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V381000 Two-Piece Driveshafts May Disconnect Driveshaft separation may result in a sudden loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V381000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,436 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation. Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S25. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V379000 Fifth Wheel Bracket May Detach While Towing A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V379000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,796 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-350 and F-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked. Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 21, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S23. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V377000 Driver's Seatbelt Assembly Malfunction A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V377000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 82 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 14, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C13. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V376000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V376000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 192,080 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 7, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V324000 Warped Axle Flange May Fracture Wheel Studs Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V324000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,503 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture. Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 21, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 5, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V316000 Roof Rail Covers May Detach A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 616,967 MAY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V223000 Loss of Backup Camera Image/FMVSS 111 A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V223000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 34,952 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V202000 Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into "PARK," increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,128 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and bearing seizure, and rear axle or driveshaft failure. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,602,668 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V154000 Rear Lower Control Arm Bolts May Break Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V154000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 5, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V140000 Loose Subframe Bolts Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V140000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,258 MARCH 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S09. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V081000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,067 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V076000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V076000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 144,340 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V090000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V090000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 79,017 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V075000 Missing or Loose Rear Suspension Bolts Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also reduce the vehicle's performance in a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V075000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,638 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S04. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V074000 Incorrect Front Lower Control Arms An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V074000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 106 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03. Report Receipt Date: February 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V074000 Incorrect Front Lower Control Arms An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V074000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 106 FEBRUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V014000 Contaminated Washer Fluid/FMVSS 104 A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V014000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 283 JANUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V011000 Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit In the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V011000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 147 JANUARY 2021 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V795000 Engine Cover may be Excessively Hot Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V795000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 29,344 DECEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V791000 Air Bag Missing First Stage Booster/FMVSS 208 Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V791000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 DECEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 28, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V788000 Motor Mount Fasteners May Loosen Over Time With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V788000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,405 DECEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2021. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V730000 Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V730000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 7, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V726000 Front Knuckles May Fracture The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V726000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 690 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V693000 Drive Shaft May Fracture on Weld Seam Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V693000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,905 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S65. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V692000 Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V692000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,587 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will receive an interim notification about the recall beginning November 30, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V691000 Transmission Oil Cooler Line may Contact AC Pulley Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V691000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 225 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V675000 Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V675000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 318,381 OCTOBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 30, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V636000 Engine May Overheat If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V636000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,903 OCTOBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V635000 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V635000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 689 OCTOBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM, free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall is expected to begin November 23, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S59. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V599000 Inner Rear Tires may Rub Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V599000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 52 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-350 trucks equipped with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages. These vehicles were ordered with Wide Track rear axles, but were built with base (narrower) axles. Depending on the body installed by the body builder, the inner tires on the dual wheel rear axle may contact the body. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a Wide Track axle on vehicles already built. For remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets Ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a Wide Track axle, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on October 23, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S57. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V576000 Front Axle may be Improperly Welded An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V576000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,628 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end. Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 9, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V575000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 620,246 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V574000 Seatbelt Tension Sensor Malfunction In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V574000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 123 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 12, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V573000 Brake Pedal Bracket May Fracture A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V573000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 38,005 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 16, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V550000 Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 97 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V549000 Rear Center Seat Belt Not Secured Properly Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V549000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 29 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 2, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V497000 Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V497000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): AIR BAGS, SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 488 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 7, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V470000 Rear Coil Springs may Fracture A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V470000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,965 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 11, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 488,594 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Ford will send an interim notification beginning September 14, 2020 to make owners aware of the issue. A second letter will be mailed once parts are available. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V467000 Power Supply Cable Incorrectly Attached to Starter Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V467000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 431 AUGUST 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 24, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V415000 Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Properly Inflate In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V415000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s):AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 JULY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk will be mailed August 3, 2020. A second letter will be sent once parts are available, which is expected to be in September 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V414000 Damaged Wiring May Cause Air Bag Malfunction An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V414000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s):SEATS, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,299 JULY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 10, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V366000 Middle Row Seat Headrest May Be Improperly Welded An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V366000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,620 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 6, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V365000 Torque Converter Damper Plate May Fracture An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V365000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 6, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V332000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak into Booster A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 292,311 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin Report Receipt Date: June 29, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147,323 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. This recall is expected to begin July 20, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V306000 Front Facing Camera Improperly Calibrated If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V306000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began Report Receipt Date: June 17, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V305000 Front Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V305000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,616 JUNE 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin Report Receipt Date: June 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V263000 Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V263000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,460 MAY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended. If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began Report Receipt Date: May 26, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V262000 Pre-Collison Assist can't be Enabled If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V262000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): CAMERA; COLLISION ASSIST Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,081 MAY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature. If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began Report Receipt Date: May 26, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V260000 Panoramic Roof Panel may Separate from Vehicle If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V260000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ROOF WINDOW Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,088 MAY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle. If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on Report Receipt Date: May 26, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 15, 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V217000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: NA APRIL 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 15, 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V197000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: NA APRIL 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V177000 Doors May Open While Driving A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V177000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 248,912 MARCH 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V175000 Wire Harness May Chafe and Damage Circuits Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V175000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,871 MARCH 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V137000 Replacement Blower Motor May Short A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V137000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,384 MARCH 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V099000 Driveshaft May Separate From Rear Axle If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V099000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 319 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V098000 Damage To Block Heater Cable May Cause Fire A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V098000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): ENGINE, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,854 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V097000 Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108 DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V097000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 166,196 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment." Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V072000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 211,207 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified about the recall beginning March 2, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be in summer of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V903000 Damaged Spare Tire Can Lose Air Pressure or Detach The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V903000 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 33 DECEMBER 2020 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 600,166 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 13, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V880000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 490,574 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly Report Receipt Date: DEC 04, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V864000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 231,664 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches. Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Lines May Chafe Together Causing Fuel Leak Report Receipt Date: DEC 04, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V859000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,857 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 20, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V808000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 86,296 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Intermittent or Inoperative Tail Lights Report Receipt Date: NOV 21, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V839000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 72,718 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all. Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 6, 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S43. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Battery Cable May Chafe and Cause Electrical Short Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V809000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 54,411 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are scheduled to begin mailing on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be in the first quarter of 2020. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V805000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 135,725 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall. Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Toe Link Fasteners May Be Loose Report Receipt Date: OCT 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V773000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame. A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driveshaft Coupling May Fail Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 293,558 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail. If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury. Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Seat Belt Webbing May Detach From Anchor Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V766000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 366 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Blower Motor May Short Report Receipt Date: OCT 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V726000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,965 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company OCTOBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 4, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Premature Right Rear Axle Shaft Failure Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V688000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,579 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company OCTOBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with electronically locking rear differentials. The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material issue. A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side rear axle shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S31. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Wiring Harness May Contact A/C Pulley or Belt Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V687000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,655 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company OCTOBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.3L engines. The wiring harness may not have been properly secured and may contact the air conditioner compressor (A/C) pulley, potentially damaging the harness or the A/C belt. The A/C pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation and contact the unfused battery positive wire, resulting in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a tie strap to the wiring harness at the hand shock tower clip, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S32. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Front Seat Frames May Have Exposed Sharp Edges Report Receipt Date: SEP 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V651000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 311,907 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges. Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 14, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V633000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 482,520 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer and 2019-2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Gear Motor May Detach Report Receipt Date: AUG 29, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 90,644 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Front Brake may Drag Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V629000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,624 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell. The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants Report Receipt Date: AUG 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V590000 Component(s):: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 103,374 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 9, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Vehicles Still in Factory Mode/FMVSS 114/102 Report Receipt Date: AUG 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V575000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , PARKING BRAKE , POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,896 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company AUGUST 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed. In addition, the vehicles may be in Factory Mode, which disables warning alerts and does not display the transmission gear selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Prevention" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect." Without the cover, the MPR lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a MPR cover. Dealers will verify the instrument cluster is not in Factory Mode and clear any fault codes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Assembled Front Passenger Seat Belt Report Receipt Date: JUL 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V518000 Component(s):: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,579 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled. Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S23. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall Report Receipt Date: JUL 05, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 57,488 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system. The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V435000 Component(s):: SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,194,173 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JUNE 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Unexpected Transmission Downshift Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 107,857 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JUNE 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Transmission Failure And Loss of Drive Power , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V432000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,868 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JUNE 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Transferring occupants of a disabled school bus or ambulance to another vehicle increases their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available which is expected to be in September 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S20. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'Park' Report Receipt Date: MAY 13, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V366000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,534 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MAY 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may loosen allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position. If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash or injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 1, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S15. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable Report Receipt Date: MAY 13, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V362000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 259,182 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MAY 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin May 28, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V278000 Component(s):: ENGINE , EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 131,068 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company APRIL 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 22, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Protection From High Voltage/FMVSS 305 Report Receipt Date: FEB 15, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V099000 Component(s):: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,108 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fusion Energi Hybrid models. The affected vehicles may not adequately protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during normal operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection." Potential contact with high voltage sources increases the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a Bus Electrical Center (BEC) cover over the high voltage fuses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1,2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Doors May Open While Driving Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 Component(s):: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,609 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging. A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V076000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,212 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays." A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Unintentional Shift out of Park Report Receipt Date: FEB 01, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V071000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,992 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19C02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Failure of Hands-off the Wheel Alerts Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V031000 Component(s):: LANE DEPARTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,276 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time. If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Unexpected Transmission Downshift , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,263,051 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company FEBRUARY 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JAN 07, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 782,384 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JANUARY 2019 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 18, 2019. Ford's number for this recall 19S01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak Report Receipt Date: NOV 28, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V845000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,828 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company DECEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Fuel Pressure Sensor may Leak Fuel Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V807000 Component(s):: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 144 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 3, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driver Air Bag Module Plastic Cover may Detach Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V806000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 268 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment. If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Seats are Missing J-Channel Reinforcement Brackets Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V805000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 34,946 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37 Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Unsecured Park Pawl may cause Unintended Movement Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V802000 Component(s):: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 3, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment Report Receipt Date: NOV 01, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V775000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 215 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NOVEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out. If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall Report Receipt Date: OCT 22, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,282,596 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company OCTOBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall is expected to begin December 10, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Wing Hydraulic Fluid Leak may Cause Fire Report Receipt Date: OCT 09, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V707000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 176 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company OCTOBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid. A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller, which eliminates the possibility of excessive pressure in the valve block assembly. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrect Length of Door Striker Bolts/FMVSS 206 Report Receipt Date: SEP 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V612000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 502 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash. If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire Report Receipt Date: SEP 10, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 49,197 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt. An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: AUG 31, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V568000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,619,112 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 24, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose Report Receipt Date: AUG 20, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V548000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 87 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SEPTEMBER 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc. An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable Report Receipt Date: JUL 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 504,182 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Escape Ford Fusion |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs Report Receipt Date: JUL 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V470000 Component(s): WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 162 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated. If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Pump Assembly Welds May Fracture Causing Leak Report Receipt Date: JUN 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V392000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,645 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Expedition Ford F-150 Lincoln Navigator |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Torque Converter Connection may Fail Report Receipt Date: JUN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V390000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 25 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Edge Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Torque Converter Connection may Fail Report Receipt Date: JUN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V390000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 25 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company JULY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Edge Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles; PARKING BRAKE RECALL SUBJECT: Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake Cable/FMVSS 105 Report Receipt Date: MAY 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V319000 Component(s): PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected: 151 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MAY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a 'Park' position or a transmission that has a 'Park' position but the transmission lever is not placed in 'Park', an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 21, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-650 Ford F-750 |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap/FMVSS 135 Report Receipt Date: MAY 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V312000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT , SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 272 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MAY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL SUBJECT: Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module Report Receipt Date: APR 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V275000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,658 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MAY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions RECALL SUBJECT: Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'Park' Report Receipt Date: APR 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V214000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 292,909 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company APRIL 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position. If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2018. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford Expedition Ford F-650 Ford F-750 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator RECALL SUBJECT: Missing Roll Pin Causing Loss of Park Function Report Receipt Date: APR 04, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V213000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 142 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company APRIL 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function. Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford Expedition Ford Mustang Lincoln Navigator |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak Report Receipt Date: MAR 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V169000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,361 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall with an interim notification beginning March 26, 2018. A second letter will be mailed when the remedy is available, currently expected to be in the second quarter of 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Fusion Ford Focus |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Wheel may Detach , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: MAR 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,301,986 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Key Can Be Removed Without Being in Park/FMVSS 114 Report Receipt Date: MAR 01, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V141000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,100 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company MARCH 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 19, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Taurus |
| RECALL: Incorrect Brake Hoses may Chafe Report Receipt Date: FEB 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V104000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company FEBRUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 5, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Escape Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: JAN 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V058000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 361 JANUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V046000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 327,796 JANUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 19, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Mustang Ford Edge Ford Fusion Ford Mustang Ford Ranger Lincoln MKX Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln MKZ Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2006 Ranger vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V023000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,700 JANUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ranger vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 16, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Ranger |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V022000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,700 JANUARY 2018 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, instructing them not to drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 16, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 18S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Ranger |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V814000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,100 DECEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 114, "Theft Protection." Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V803000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,157 DECEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 29, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V788000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 361,523 DECEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 26, 2017, and will be launched in phases through the end of March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V322 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Ranger |
| RECALL: Ford is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V787000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 361,523 DECEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 26, 2017, and will be launched in phases through the end of March 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-036 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Ranger |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: DEC 01, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V775000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 462 DECEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System." If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Expedition |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: NOV 29, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V767000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 177,264 NOVEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3. 5L engines; ENGINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 23, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V672000 Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 22 OCTOBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3. 5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals. Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced. The recall began October 24, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: OCT 24, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V671000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,783 OCTOBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions. The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever. The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if theparking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: OCT 23, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V669000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,429 OCTOBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3. 3L engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function. Unidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: OCT 23, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V668000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 65,206 OCTOBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Ford issued owners interim notification on November 14, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,101,107 OCTOBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed. A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. Ford issued an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 Super Duty |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks; SEAT BELTS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V599000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 504 SEPTEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems." The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V598000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 SEPTEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks not equipped with a moonroof. The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity. If the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the rivets for the roof brace attachments, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Raptor |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks; STEERING Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V594000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 77 SEPTEMBER 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering control at lower speeds and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 20, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S30. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-650 Ford F-750 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V530000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 253 AUGUST 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach. If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Explorer Ford Taurus |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V529000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 650 AUGUST 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles; SEAT BELTS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V528000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 698 AUGUST 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Focus |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V526000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 117,423 AUGUST 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Ford F-350 |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUL 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V472000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,605 JUNE 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 Ford E-350 Ford Escape Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; SEAT BELTS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: JUL 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V472000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,605 JULY 2017 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk will be mailed in September 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford E-350 Ford Escape Ford F-150 Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: JUL 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V427000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,215 JULY 2017 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Ford Edge Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V408000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 372,991 JUNE 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail. If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V401000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 JUNE 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating systems", and (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages." Seats with missing inboard attachments may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that they have the second row seat attachment studs, installing them if not, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C10. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Police Interceptor |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V398000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 JUNE 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles Report Receipt Date: MAY 22, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V332000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,204 JUNE 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V225000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,443 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection." Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-250 Super Duty |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V212000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 509 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission. If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Ford recall number 17S08. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V210000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 191,432 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fiesta Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 208,584 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be in late-2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Fiesta Ford Fusion Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 84 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection." If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: MAR 13, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V168000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,470 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2017. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Maserati is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: MAR 13, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V161000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,299 MARCH 2017 -- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or the engine may shut off. If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash. Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Maserati Levante |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V123000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,531 MARCH 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the safety recall in March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are available, currently expected to be in August 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Lincoln MKX Lincoln Continental |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: JAN 24, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V053000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,792 FEBRUARY 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: JAN 24, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V052000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 FEBRUARY 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints. Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 6, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus Ford C-Max |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling 650,000 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 12, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V024000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 654,695 JANUARY 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available are expected to begin February 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Ford's number for this recall is 17S01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Ford Fusion Ford GT Ford Mustang Ford Ranger Lincoln MKK Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: DEC 29, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V945000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,105 JANUARY 2017 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016. The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame. A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 6, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-250 Super Duty Ford F-350 Super Duty |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V875000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 603,392 DECEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Owners will be notified of the safety issue beginning on January 20, 2017. Remedy parts are expected to be available by the second quarter of 2017, and at that time, owners will be mailed a second notice. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V874000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 25 DECEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded. During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 9, 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V779000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,582 NOVEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak. A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 12, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V778000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 170 NOVEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged. If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-250 SD Ford F-350 SD Ford F-450 SD Ford F-550 SD |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2010-2012 Ford Escape and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V777000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 329,265 NOVEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 12, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Mercury Mariner |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles ; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: OCT 12, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V733000 Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 53 OCTOBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 28, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: OCT 12, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V731000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,827 OCTOBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment." Reduced turn Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln Continental |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES , STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V698000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES , STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 64,03 OCTOBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 14, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: SEP 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V695000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 887 OCTOBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle. If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: SEP 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,046,297 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Due to a limited parts supply, each owner will be sent an interim notification beginning October 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available in the second quarter of 2017. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus Ford Escape Ford C-MAX Lincoln MKC Ford Mustang Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: AUG 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 77,502 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump. A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Ford Flex Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Ford Taurus Police Interceptor |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Transit vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Report Receipt Date: AUG 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V618000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,013 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system. If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 10, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: AUG 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V617000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,985 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Transit Connect vehicles; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: JUN 29, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V482000 Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,895 JULY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 15, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C10. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: JUN 28, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V479000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 865 JULY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured August 20, 2015, through April 13, 2016. The transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture. A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission differential assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 25, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S28. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus Electric |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: JUN 28, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V475000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,280 JULY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 15, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling 1,896,443 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V384000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,896,443 JUNE 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 11, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S26. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Ford Fusion Ford Mustang Ford Ranger Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: MAY 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 225,012 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The brake master cylinder reservoir may lose brake fluid into the brake booster. A loss of brake fluid may reduce or cause a complete loss of front brake function. Each of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 11, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles; CHILD SEAT Report Receipt Date: MAY 24, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V343000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKX |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles; SEAT BELTS , SEATS Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V250000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 Ford Expedition, 2012 Lincoln Navigator and 2012 Ford Mustang vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V248000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,000 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured August 19, 2011, to March 9, 2012, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator vehicles manufactured August 19, 2011, to December 19, 2011, and 2012 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 19, 2011, to February 21, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 23, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V247000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 695 APRIL 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Flex Ford Taurus Ford Taurus X Mercury Sable Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks; TIRES Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V246000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,288 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture. A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-250 Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles; SUSPENSION Report Receipt Date: APR 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V245000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 75,364 MAY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture. A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Transit vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: APR 04, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V188000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 37,066 APRIL 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly. A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles; AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V183000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,543 APRIL 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in. Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks; PARKING BRAKE Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V182000 Component(s): PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,654 APRIL 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail. If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S15. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-650 Ford F-750 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Transit vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: FEB 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V111000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,990 MARCH 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched. An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Owners will be notified of the recall March 14, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Ford's number for this recall is 16S06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 F-150 trucks; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V110000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,894 MARCH 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated. If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 7, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V046000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 75 FEBRUARY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford E-350 Ford E-450 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: DEC 22, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V867000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,590 JANUARY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 SuperCrew |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Transit vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: DEC 22, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V865000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,170 JANUARY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied. A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Report Receipt Date: DEC 22, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V858000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected: 302 JANUARY 2016 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving. A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 11, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-650 Ford F-750 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: DEC 02, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V813000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,017 DECEMBER 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 4, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Focus ST |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: DEC 02, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V812000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 868 DECEMBER 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford Explorer Police Utility Ford Taurus Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Ford Flex Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: NOV 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 411,205 DECEMBER 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank. The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 F-650 trucks; POWER TRAIN , STEERING Report Receipt Date: NOV 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V789000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN , STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 DECEMBER 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded. If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford E-650 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles and Lincoln MKX vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V712000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 110,636 NOV 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S31. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Lincoln MKX |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V710000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 65 NOV 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes. If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to ww.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford E-350 Ford E-450 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles; CHILD SEAT , SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V707000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT , SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,900 NOV 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." If the restraint components do not function as intended, the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 14, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C13. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford Fusion and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 01, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V618000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 658 OCT 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford F-150 trucks; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V614000 Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,481 OCT 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes. A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V605000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 203 OCT 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650, and F-750 trucks; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: AUG 20, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V533000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,941 SEPT 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650, and F-750 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with a 70% fixed bench passenger seat. The affected vehicles have passenger seat belt anchorage floor attachments that are not installed in the correct location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Seat belt anchors that are installed in an incorrect location may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage locations, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed on September 21, 2015. When the remedy plan has been finalized and repair parts are available, owners will be mailed a second notice. Ford's number for this recall is 15C09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-650 Ford F-750 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package; CHILD SEAT Report Receipt Date: JUL 29, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V476000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 265 AUGUST 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110. The vehicles also fail to comply with FMVSS No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorages" since they were delivered without a tether anchorage at the front passenger seating position, and as is required for vehicles without a second row of seats. The vehicles do not have the seats and restraints that they were intended to have. Unrestrained or improperly restrained occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect and install second row seating if it is missing. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C08. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKT Town Car |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Escape, Ford Focus and Ford C-Max vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JUL 08, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V436000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 374,781 JULY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 20, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Focus Ford C-Max |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014-2015 Ford Escape and Transit Connect vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JUN 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 182,520 JULY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 13, 2014, to December 10, 2014. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays." If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 10, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: JUN 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V402000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 JULY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured March 1, 2015, to April 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year and instead state "prototype sample." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle owner may not be able to identify the seat belt if the seat belt label does not include a date of manufacturer. Ford has notified the one fleet owner affected, and a Ford representative will travel to the vehicle locations to install a new label that includes all of the required information. There will be no charge for this service. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15C05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine.; STEERING Report Receipt Date: JUN 02, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 393,623 JUNE 2015 -- Ford Moor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 20, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Flex Ford Fusion Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKZ hybrid Mercury Milan |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: JUN 02, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V339000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,095 JUNE 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. In addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function. If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 6, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S19. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang and 2005-2006 GT vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,019,081 MAY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 13, 2015.Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V802 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang Ford GT |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Ford F-150 trucks; STEERING Report Receipt Date: MAY 12, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V279000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,963 MAY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted. If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: APR 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V251000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 73 MAY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured January 30, 2015, to January 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields. A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 11, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S12. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: APR 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 487,301 APRIL 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 22, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V248000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,435 MAY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output may exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Report Receipt Date: APR 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V246000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 456,440 APRIL 2015 -- .Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ Ford Fiesta |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAR 25, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V175000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,322 APRIL 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart. Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 11, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V172000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,549 APRIL 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine and hearse prep package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination. If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKT |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V171000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 194,484 APRIL 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 11, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles: SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: JAN 30, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V050000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,091 FEBRUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time. If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2010-2013 Ford Taurus and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles: STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V040000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 194,889 FEBRUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 16, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V006000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,144 JANUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off. If the PTS switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PTS switch and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 14S29. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Escape and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,038 JANUARY 2015 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V777000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,825 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. This could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving. If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 12, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 14S26. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: DEC 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V774000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 712 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014. The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak. A partially seated fuel pressure sensor could cause a fuel odor or a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel jumper line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S27. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014-2015 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: NOV 18, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V736000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 56,479 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 5, 2015. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Ford Fusion Hybrid Ford Fusion Energi |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: NOV 07, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V710000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 113,418 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 Ford Flex |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: NOV 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V709000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 618 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Transit vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: NOV 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V708000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 89 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time. A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the engine, thereby inducing an engine stall. An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 15, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S23. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles; STEERING Report Receipt Date: NOV 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V704000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 36,888 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed. Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Crown Victoria Mercury Grand Marquis Lincoln Town Car |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: NOV 05, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V703000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,238 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recallng certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to July 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact. Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. If the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S24. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 29, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 186,024 NOV 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners. The remedy is currently being developed. The recall is expected to begin on December 8, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKX Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V649000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 50 DECEMBER 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 18, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant. This could cause a child size occupant to be classified as an adult and an adult passenger to be classified as a child passenger. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." If the tension sensor misclassifies the front passenger, improper passenger air bag deployment may occur, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger safety belt buckle, free of charge. The recall is expected to began on October 24, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C08. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Mustang |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford C-Max; Ford Fusion; Ford Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles; RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V597000 Component(s): RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) Potential Number of Units Affected: 746,842 OCT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short. The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification in mid-November 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford C-Max Ford Fusion Ford Escape Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Escape and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: SEP 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V525000 Component(s): Potential Number of Units Affected: 301 OCT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure. A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Focus Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015 Ford F-650 SD trucks; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Report Receipt Date: SEP 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V524000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,673 OCT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-650 SD trucks manufactured May 12, 2014, to July 22, 2014 and Ford F-750 SD trucks manufactured May 12, 2014, to August 4, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning. If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash. Cummins will notify the owners of the affected Ford vehicles, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. Cummins has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14V01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F650 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Escape and Focus ST vehicles; ENGINE WIRING HARNESS Report Receipt Date: AUG 11, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 Component(s): ENGINE WIRING HARNESS Potential Number of Units Affected: 133,227 SEPT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 29, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles; WINDSHEILD Report Receipt Date: AUG 06, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V484000 Component(s): WINDSHEILD Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,139 SEPT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials." Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C07. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKC |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans; SLIDING DOOR Report Receipt Date: AUG 06, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V483000 Component(s): SLIDING DOOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 592 SEPT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors. A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. A door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate into the windowless sliding door, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around September 22, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S16. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: AUG 06, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V482000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,290 SEPT 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles; BRAKES Report Receipt Date: JUL 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V406000 Component(s): BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected: 368 AUG 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, through May 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Without the correct brake reservoir label on the cap someone may add the wrong brake fluid, causing damage to the brake system seals, resulting in brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has notified owners. Dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Transit Connect |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Escape vehicles; PANORAMA ROOF GLASS Report Receipt Date: JUL 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V403000 Component(s): PANORAMA ROOF GLASS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,867 AUG 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket. If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge. The recall is began on July 14, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S13. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles; FUEL LEAK Report Receipt Date: JUL 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V402000 Component(s): FUEL LEAK Potential Number of Units Affected: 175 AUG 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to February 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S12. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fiesta |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles; TRANSMISSION Report Receipt Date: JUL 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 83,250 AUG 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by August 29, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge Ford Flex Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKX |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 trucks; POWER ASSIST STEERING Report Receipt Date: JUN 12, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 Component(s): POWER ASSIST STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,629 JUNE 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving. A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 7, 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. . Ford's number for this recall is 14S09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-150 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles; POWER STEERING GEAR Report Receipt Date: MAY 29, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V286000 Component(s): POWER STEERING GEAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 179,027 JUNE 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles; LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSEMBLY; RUST Report Receipt Date: MAY 29, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V285000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 183,425 JUNE 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, 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. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 25, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles; POWER STEERING Report Receipt Date: MAY 29, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 Component(s): POWER STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 740,878 JUNE 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 25, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Mercury Mariner |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Escape vehicles; EXTERIOR DOOR ALIGNMENT Report Receipt Date: MAY 07, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V239000 Component(s): EXTERIOR DOOR ALIGNMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 581,986 MAY 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving. A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 26, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 07, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V237000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 594,785 MAY 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag. If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 26, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford C-Max |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2015; F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks; TRANSMISSION Report Receipt Date: APR 17, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V204000 Component(s): TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,973 MAY 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel engines and 6R140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early May 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-250 Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles; LOWER CONTROL ARM Report Receipt Date: APR 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V165000 Component(s): LOWER CONTROL ARM Potential Number of Units Affected: 348,950 APRIL 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, 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. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm. A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Ford expects to send an interim notification around May 19, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the part installed. If customers bring their vehicles to a dealer before reinforcement crossbraces are available, dealers will inspect the subframe and either inform customers that the vehicle is safe to drive until the remedy parts are available or provide a rental vehicle until parts are available if an immediate repair is needed. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: APR 02, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V164000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 43,135 APRIL 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around May 19, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion Ford Escape Ford C-Max Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2012-2013 Edge vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: JAN 06, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V002000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,933 JANUARY 2014 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall is scheduled to begin on February 28, 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Edge |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V594000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,153 DECEMBER 2013 -- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection." Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Escape vehicles: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V584000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,469 NOVEMBER 2013 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 23, 2014. Ford's recall number is 13S12. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-336. All covered vehicles, regardless of being remedied under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Escape vehicles: ENGINE: OIL LEAK Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 139,917 NOVEMBER 2013 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak. Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 23, 2014. Ford's recall number is 13S12. For some of the vehicles included in this campaign, this recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-551. All covered vehicles, regardless of being inspected and repaired under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2011-2012 F-350-F450-F550 Ambulance Package vehicles: ENGINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 30, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V535000 Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,951 NOVEMBER 2013 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of November 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford F-350 Ford F-450 Ford F-550 |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles: POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: OCT 30, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V523000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,456 NOVEMBER 2013 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition. An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late November 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus Electric |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles Report Receipt Date: AUG 29, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 355,000 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate. If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall is expected to begin October 21, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S08. Customers located in non-corrosion states who have concerns regarding their steering will have a one-time option to have their vehicles inspected and, if necessary, repaired. Owners of these vehicles should contact Ford directly about these vehicles. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Crown Victoria Mercury Grand Marquis Lincoln Town Car |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles Report Receipt Date: AUG 01, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V335000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,308 AUGUST 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-August 2013. . Ford's recall number is 13C04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Focus |
| RECALL: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUL 10, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V303000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,021 AUGUST 2013 - Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured January 19, 2012, through June 25, 2013. During vehicle testing, the vehicle exceeded a head injury criteria requirement set by the standard. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." In the event of a crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbers between the headliner and the roof. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13C02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford C-MAX Hybrid |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 26, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V270000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,569 JULY 2013 - Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice. If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 5, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V232000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 JUNE 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly. This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-June 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles; Electrical System Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V230000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 107 JUNE 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires. Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford recalls 390,000 vehicles in the US: Fuel System: Gasoline Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V227000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 390,783 JUNE 2013 - Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 15, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Explorer Ford Taurus Ford Flex Ford Fusion Ford Police Interceptor Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKZ |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Ford Explorer Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V109000 @ www.Safercar.Gov Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,037 MARCH 2013 -- Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Ford Taurus Ford Explorer Lincoln MKS |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles and 2013 Escape vehicles Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NHTSA Campaign ID number: 13V085000 @ www.Safercar.Gov Report Receipt Date: MAR 07, 2013 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,675 MARCH 2013 -- Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock. The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 13V085000 MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Focus Ford C-MAX Hybrid |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company NHTSA Campaign ID number: 13V081000 @ www.Safercar.Gov Report Receipt Date: MAR 07, 2013 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 196,667 MARCH 2013 -- Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, 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. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position. In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 27, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 13V081000 MORE RECALL INFO Ford Freestar Mercury Monterey |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Fusion vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 12V553000 @ www.Safercar.Gov DECEMBER 2012 -- Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process. An improperly cured projector coating will become hazy through operation, over time, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp. This may decrease driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall is expected to begin during December 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 12C27. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 12V-553 MORE RECALL INFO Ford Fusion |
| RECALL: Ford is recalling certain 2013 Escape and Fusion vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 12V551000 @ www.Safercar.Gov DECEMBER 2012 -- Ford is recalling certain 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012 equipped with 1.6L engines; and 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012 equipped with 1.6L engines. The engines may overheat leading to fluid leaks that may come in contact with the hot exhaust system. Fluid leaks in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system may result in a fire. The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. Until the recall remedy has been performed, Ford is advising owners to contact their dealer or call the Ford telephone hotline to arrange alternate transportation. The safety recall began on December 7, 2012. Ford's recall campaign number is 12S41. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 12V-551 MORE RECALL INFO Ford Escape Ford Fusion |
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