2010 FORD Taurus

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2010 FORD Taurus

Recall Date Component Summary
2016-04-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.”

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver’s frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 16C06.

2015-01-28 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 15S02.

2014-05-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. 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.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2010 FORD Taurus

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Date Component  
2017-02-02
2017-01-23 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 transmission
2011-05-12 engine

186 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2010 FORD Taurus

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Date Component  
2021-03-10 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11400248
2016-10-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 10914162
2016-09-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10909863
2016-09-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10908919
2017-06-26 STEERING | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11001424
2017-06-11 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10994315
2017-04-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10981074
2017-04-04 SEATS
ODI Number: 10970530
2017-08-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 11013829
2017-07-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING
ODI Number: 11011408
2016-09-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10904256
2016-09-01 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10903062
2017-02-01 STEERING
ODI Number: 10948944
2017-02-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 10950258
2017-01-23 STEERING
ODI Number: 10947053
2021-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11390409
2017-01-03 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10939458
2017-01-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10945180
2016-12-31 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10938927
2016-12-14 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10935176
2016-11-30 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10928764
2020-10-30 STEERING
ODI Number: 11372381
2020-11-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 11373712
2020-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11365901
2020-10-06 ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 11363016
2020-08-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 11344294
2020-08-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11350017
2020-07-21 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11340640
2020-03-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 11315658
2020-01-17 STEERING
ODI Number: 11300109
2019-12-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 11286396
2019-10-22 STEERING
ODI Number: 11270317
2019-10-27 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11271375
2019-08-25 STEERING
ODI Number: 11246260
2019-08-17 STEERING
ODI Number: 11244696
2019-08-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 11242463
2019-07-30 STEERING
ODI Number: 11240720
2019-07-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11234268
2019-09-04 STEERING
ODI Number: 11253273
2019-05-16 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING
ODI Number: 11207980
2019-06-18 STEERING
ODI Number: 11220904
2019-05-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11210759
2018-09-14 STEERING
ODI Number: 11129607
2018-08-27 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11122723
2018-05-31 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 11099034
2018-06-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 11100357
2018-05-23 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11097547
2018-05-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 11092809
2018-04-15 STEERING
ODI Number: 11085126
2019-02-28 STEERING
ODI Number: 11183208
2019-02-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11181201
2019-02-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11175718
2018-02-28 STEERING
ODI Number: 11075391
2018-02-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11072959
2018-02-20 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11073839
2018-12-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11156604
2018-07-19 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11112481
2018-07-13 SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11111592
2018-06-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11103433
2018-06-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 11104703
2018-01-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11064939
2017-12-26 STEERING
ODI Number: 11056725
2017-12-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 11055681
2017-11-02 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11042604
2017-10-11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING
ODI Number: 11032852
2016-07-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10884598
2016-07-15 STEERING | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10884997
2016-07-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 10882280
2016-05-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10865327
2016-04-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10861467
2016-03-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10850537
2016-03-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10840118
2016-02-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 10825620
2015-12-10 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10809446
2015-11-02 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10787610
2015-10-29 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10786917
2015-10-16 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10782898
2015-10-14 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10782172
2015-09-13 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10763391
2015-08-27 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10759760
2015-08-03 STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10745777
2015-06-30 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10731297
2015-07-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10731746
2015-06-09 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10724195
2015-05-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10714377
2015-05-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10715437
2015-04-01 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10703028
2015-02-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10684151
2015-02-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10682006
2015-02-09 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10682094
2015-01-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10679575
2015-01-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10672327
2014-12-09 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10663047
2014-12-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10662509
2014-12-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10661567
2014-11-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10661032
2014-12-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10661624
2014-11-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10652424
2014-10-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10644487
2014-09-22 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10637966
2014-09-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10639369
2014-09-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10637902
2014-09-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10631816
2014-08-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10627982
2014-08-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10621669
2014-08-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10620657
2014-07-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10616845
2014-07-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10609350
2014-06-09 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10597243
2014-05-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10588298
2014-01-28 SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10561832
2014-01-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10562125
2013-12-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10556195
2013-11-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10553564
2013-10-22 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10548923
2013-09-25 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10545297
2013-09-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10543619
2013-08-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10535678
2013-08-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10536551
2013-05-16 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10512393
2013-04-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 10505651
2013-04-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10507252
2013-02-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10500064
2013-01-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10494620
2012-12-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10488959
2012-10-26 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10482362
2012-09-22 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10476774
2012-09-18 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10475806
2012-07-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10466550
2012-07-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10466339
2012-07-10 TIRES
ODI Number: 10465088
2012-04-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10455312
2012-01-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10443190
2011-12-29 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10441674
2012-01-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10443202
2011-11-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10437346
2011-11-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10436619
2011-10-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10432354
2011-10-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 10433523
2011-10-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10433522
2011-11-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10434349
2011-10-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10430648
2011-10-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10429484
2011-08-06 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10418820
2011-07-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10416408
2011-07-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10412221
2011-07-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10411133
2011-05-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10402854
2011-04-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10395238
2011-03-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10392316
2011-04-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10394918
2011-03-08 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10386879
2011-03-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10390193
2011-02-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10382884
2011-01-26 POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 10378790
2011-02-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10380990
2011-02-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10380140
2011-01-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10376551
2010-12-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10371572
2010-12-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10372074
2010-12-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10369897
2010-11-28 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10368076
2010-11-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10365595
2010-10-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10360169
2010-10-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10361350
2010-10-11 EQUIPMENT | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10359958
2010-10-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10359494
2010-09-16 SEATS | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10356013
2010-09-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10354761
2010-08-28 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10352518
2010-08-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10351320
2010-08-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10349973
2010-07-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10346274
2010-08-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10346855
2010-07-26 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10345232
2010-07-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10341255
2010-07-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10342480
2010-06-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10335022
2010-06-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT | PARKING BRAKE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10334920
2010-04-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10327564
2010-03-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10320684
2010-03-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10315471
2010-02-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10311666
2010-02-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 10303825
2010-07-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10341900
2012-01-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10443200
Is the government investigating the safety of your vehicle? Find out here.

0 Investigations for 2010 FORD Taurus

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

63 Service Alerts for 2010 FORD Taurus

Date Description
2020-09-25 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare fo

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-09 130000 VISIBILITY

Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

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2019-08-09 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

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2019-04-26 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SSM 47948 – 2010-2019 Various Vehicles – Turbocharged Engines – Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-02 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-07 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-11-14 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts

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2019-02-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-07 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed dr

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed dr

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-03-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco

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2018-01-10 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a

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2018-01-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-01-10 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-02-14 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re

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2017-11-02 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-11-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-09-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

FORD: SOME 2010 TO 2014 FORD TAURUS AND 2013 TO 2014 POLICE INCEPTOR SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2010 TO 2014 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 14S08 LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL. *TA

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2014-09-16 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

FORD: SOME 2010 TO 2014 FORD TAURUS AND 2013 TO 2014 POLICE INCEPTOR SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2010 TO 2014 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 14S08 LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL. *TA

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2017-02-27 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE

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2017-02-27 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE

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2015-07-01 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO

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2013-06-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN: LONG BLOCK ENGINES SHIPPED WITH CAM SENSORS, CRANK SENSOR, CRANK SENSOR TONE WHEEL, COOLANT INLET TUBE, THE COMPONENTS MUST BE SWAPPED OVER ENGINE BEING REPLACED TO REPLACEMENT ENGINE BEFORE ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *PE

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2013-05-27 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, TRANSMISSION 5TH GEAR START AT STOP, SPEED CONTROL DROPS OR INOPERATIVE, BACKUP CAMERA ON IN DRIVE, 5TH GEAR START FROM STOP AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR NEUTRAL OUT, DUE TO DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) S

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2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-10-17 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE

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2015-05-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

LINCOLN/FORD: AN OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION MOTORCRAFT KIT, AVAILABLE FOR SOME VEHICLES, CONTAINS AN INCORRECT VALVE BODE SEPARATOR PLATE AND WOULD NEED TO DISCARD 7Z490 PART AND USE BT4Z-7Z490 TO PREVENT HARSH DOWNSHIFTS. MODEL 2010-12 EDGE,

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2010-04-01 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FORD: DELAYED BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK RELEASE DURING ENGINE START IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED OUT OF PARK UNTIL THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK BEFORE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING WILL PREVENT THE

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2010-10-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD: THE IDLE SPEED DROPS LOWER THAN DESIRED AND MAY FLUCTUATE. THERE MAY BE TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM

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2010-09-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

FORD: 2010 ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SHUDDER/VIBRATION OR A CLUNK NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN LOW SPEEDS. *RM

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2014-05-01 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THERE IS A POPPING, SQUEALING, BINDING OR GRINDING NOISE COME FROM POWER SEATS WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. MODEL 2009-2015 F-150, TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, MKS, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER. *PE

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2016-10-17 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE

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2016-11-17 010000 STEERING

SOME 2010-2016 EPAS EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING RELATED NOISES. THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 211-02. WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING EPAS STEERING NOISES USE THE UPDATED PROCEDURES.

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2014-05-30 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES, WITH ALUMINUM VALVE COVER, WILL EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE CONDITION OF SMOKING ENGINE OIL AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF OIL, FROM TAIL PIPE, DURING NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE OPERATION. MODEL 2010-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, EXP

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2014-05-30 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES, WITH ALUMINUM VALVE COVER, WILL EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE CONDITION OF SMOKING ENGINE OIL AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF OIL, FROM TAIL PIPE, DURING NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE OPERATION. MODEL 2010-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, EXP

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2010-07-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN: TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE 6/1/10 WITH 4TH GEAR START, DELAY/HESITATION ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP-NO DTCS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A STICKING MULTIPLEX SHIFT VALVE IN THE VALVE BODY. *PE

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2010-07-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN: TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE 6/1/10 WITH 4TH GEAR START, DELAY/HESITATION ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP-NO DTCS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A STICKING MULTIPLEX SHIFT VALVE IN THE VALVE BODY. *PE

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2011-05-10 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD: THERE MAY BE A SLUGGISH ACCELERATION OR HESITATION FEELING WHEN ROLLING TO A STOP. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A HARSH BUMP. *RM

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2011-03-01 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

FORD: 2010-2011 TAURUS. THERE MAY BE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINES OR A SEAL. *RM

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2011-03-01 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD: 2010-2011 TAURUS. THERE MAY BE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINES OR A SEAL. *RM

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2011-03-01 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD: 2010-2011 TAURUS. THERE MAY BE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINES OR A SEAL. *RM

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2011-01-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION, SURGE, OR LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE MAY BE ACTIVATING. *RM

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