2012 LINCOLN MKZ Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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

6 Recalls for 2012 LINCOLN MKZ

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2021-03-10	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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. Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S12.
2021-02-16	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford’s recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, 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 21S05.
2019-01-07	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall 19S01.
2018-11-01	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 18S34.
2017-01-10	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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. Remedy: 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 began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 19S01.
2015-06-02	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Ford Motor 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. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 15S18.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 LINCOLN MKZ

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Date			Component
2017-09-14			doors & windows (non-power)
2017-08-25

124 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 LINCOLN MKZ

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Date			Component
2018-08-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11120208
2021-05-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11415452
2021-04-29			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11414517
2021-02-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11395001
2021-03-17			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11403440
2016-11-09			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10925131
2016-10-04			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10913786
2017-07-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11004251
2017-07-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11005835
2017-06-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11000281
2017-06-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11000279
2017-05-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10991759
2017-05-03			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10983268
2017-03-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10968402
2017-08-08			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11013750
2017-08-11			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11014614
2017-08-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11013394
2017-08-15			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11015437
2016-09-12			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10905875
2016-09-09			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10904888
2016-08-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10897594
2017-03-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10960359
2017-03-11			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10960156
2017-03-08			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10959689
2017-02-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10957379
2021-02-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11395001
2021-01-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11390826
2021-02-08			STEERING ODI Number: 11395224
2021-01-01			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11385975
2020-11-23			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11375996
2016-11-29			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10928553
2016-11-27			WHEELS ODI Number: 10928139
2020-10-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11365746
2020-10-07			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11363305
2020-08-06			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11343736
2020-07-13			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11339043
2020-07-06			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11337748
2020-05-18			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11325071
2020-05-14			STEERING ODI Number: 11324583
2020-04-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11320231
2020-02-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11309872
2020-02-02			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11306599
2020-01-02			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11296619
2020-01-12			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11298654
2019-12-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11288925
2019-11-22			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11281836
2019-11-02			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11277653
2019-10-28			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11271477
2019-11-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11277515
2019-08-23			STEERING ODI Number: 11246013
2019-08-08			SEAT BELTS \| STEERING \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11242528
2019-08-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11243345
2019-10-11			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11267957
2019-10-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11266703
2019-09-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11254457
2019-05-10			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11206753
2019-02-04			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11173897
2019-01-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11166307
2018-12-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11163838
2018-12-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11160690
2018-12-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11161455
2018-09-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11131294
2018-09-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11131580
2018-09-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11130302
2018-09-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11128042
2018-09-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11128868
2018-08-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11120211
2018-08-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11120208
2018-06-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11101978
2018-06-04			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11099869
2018-05-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11096655
2019-02-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11182537
2018-03-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11079128
2018-03-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11075962
2018-12-03			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11155779
2018-11-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11151783
2018-11-16			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11151905
2018-11-08			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11150159
2018-11-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11145032
2018-10-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11144450
2018-10-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11144416
2018-10-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11143970
2018-11-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11144918
2018-10-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11142196
2018-02-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11066615
2018-01-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11064161
2018-02-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11066175
2017-12-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11056796
2017-12-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11054109
2017-12-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11055302
2017-11-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11050908
2017-11-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11048062
2017-11-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11045717
2017-11-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11045623
2017-11-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11042791
2017-10-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11041744
2017-10-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11041473
2017-11-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11042816
2017-10-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11035318
2017-10-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11039343
2017-10-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11035863
2017-10-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11034412
2017-10-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11039641
2017-10-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11035614
2017-10-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11035171
2017-10-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11040041
2017-10-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11039630
2017-10-13			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11033184
2017-10-04			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11031665
2017-09-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11030949
2017-09-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11023382
2017-08-22			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11018976
2016-07-29			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10891512
2015-06-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10730325
2015-06-24			STEERING ODI Number: 10730157
2015-04-06			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10704018
2015-01-25			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10678750
2015-01-28			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) \| STEERING ODI Number: 10680205
2014-10-09			STEERING ODI Number: 10643495
2013-08-19			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10536082
2013-02-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SEATS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10500661
2012-08-27			STEERING ODI Number: 10472576
2017-10-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11035200
2017-10-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11035600

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1 Investigations for 2012 LINCOLN MKZ

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate complaints of the loss of power steering while driving. the subject vehicles are equipped with a rack mounted electric power assisted steering (epas) unit.some of the complaints alleged that the steering assist failed and resulted in increased steering efforts that contributed to a loss of control and in some cases a crash.the epas system was manufactured by trw automotive for ford and was designated as generation i.these units were first produced and put into vehicle production in july 2008 beginning with the model year (my) 2010 ford fusion and mercury milan.the system is comprised of a mechanical steering rack-and-pinion gear with torque sensor, electric assist motor, motor position sensor and a power steering control module (pscm). the pscm is self-monitoring and designed to detect faults within the system and can store diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) if a problem is detected.there are 29 potential dtcs the system can detect.many of these allow the system to go into reduced-assist steering mode by using the default vehicle speed signal should the live speed signal be lost, if voltage to epas system falls below 10.7 or goes above 17 volts, the temperature at the pscm goes above 105c (221f), or if high friction is detected.some dtcs will cause the system to go into manual steering mode (no assist). on july 1, 2015, ford filed a defect information report (dir) identifying a safety related defect in trw gen i epas systems installed in some of the subject vehicles (nhtsa recall 15v-340, ford no. 15s18).the dir indicated that intermittent electrical connections caused by quality issues associated with conformal coat contamination and ribbon cable pin misalignment within the steering gear motor may lead to a loss of the motor position sensor signal, resulting in a sudden loss of power assist while driving.the recall covers approximately 393,623 vehicles built from september 2010 through february 2012:2011-12 fusion built sep 2010 - feb 2012; 2011-12 lincoln mkz built sep 2010 - feb 2012; 2011 milan built sep 2010 - dec 2010; 2011-13 taurus built sep 2010 - feb 2012; 2011-13 flex with 3.5l gtdi engine built sep 2010 - feb 2012; and 2011-13 mks, mkt with 3.5l gtdi engine built sep 2010 - feb 2012.the repair consists of updating the pscm software to prevent a loss of steering assist while driving. the revised software will provide audible and visual warnings to the driver. if one or more of the following dtcs are stored, c1b00-62, c200b-2f, c200b-61, c200b-62, c200c-2f, c200d-49, u0300-00, u2011-49, u2011-61, u3000-46, u3000-49, u3000-61, u3000-72, u3000-96, p07ae-09, the dealer will replace the epas system at no charge to the owner.odi's analysis of failure data for this pe identified a total of 2,584 complaints to odi and ford and 9,967 ford warranty claims related to the alleged defect.the recalled vehicles account for 1,634 of the complaints and 7,311 of the warranty claims.odi's analysis identified 40 complaints alleging crashes that may be related to loss of steering assist while driving, 20 of which involved vehicles included in ford's recall.the information available for the alleged crashes were not sufficient to assess specific causes of the incidents or to verify epas malfunctions in each case.most of the crashes were low-speed impacts with curbs or roadside objects resulting in wheel or minor body damage.none of the injury claims indicated medical attention was required.in addition, statistical modeling of the failure data by nhtsa's national center for statistics and analysis projected 10-year failure rates of approximately 8-14 percent for the recalled vehicles and approximately 1 percent for the non-recalled subject vehicles.this investigation is closed.all odi complaints associated with this closing resume are listed in the attachment.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2014-10-02	2015-09-10	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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55 Service Alerts for 2012 LINCOLN MKZ

Date	Description
2022-03-28	140000 AIR BAGS Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-20	350000 EQUIPMENT Touchscreen navigation system – arabic language – blank screen Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-20	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) Touchscreen navigation system – arabic language – blank screen Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-20	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (F Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a 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 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")
2018-01-10	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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")
2016-09-30	150000 SEAT BELTS Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-01	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY LINCOLN/FORD: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE, IN HOT EXTREME AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, A STOP SAFELY NOW OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED IN PRESENT OF BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) DTC P0A7E AND BECM NEEDS REPLACED, AND Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE LINCOLN/FORD: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE, IN HOT EXTREME AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, A STOP SAFELY NOW OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED IN PRESENT OF BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) DTC P0A7E AND BECM NEEDS REPLACED, AND Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-26	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-26	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-03-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT A COLD WEATHER PHENOMENON WHERE FLUID HAS EXPELLED OUT OF VENT ON REAR DRIVE UNITS (RDU) AND FLUID, ON OCCASION, WOULD BURP OUT. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-01	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL LINCOLN/FORD: AFTER A COLD START, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EMITTING, INTERMITTENTLY, CHIMES INSTEAD OF AUDIO SYSTEM WHICH AFFECTS DOOR AJAR, PARKING BRAKE OR PARKING AID AND AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST SOFTWAR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-14	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE LINCOLN/FORD: IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), THAT ALLOWS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS) SIGNAL FAULTS, A SOFTWARE ERROR HAS OCCUR AND DISABLED ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) MONITORS WITH NO ILLUMINATION O Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-24	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FORD/LINCOLN: WHEN VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR HOURS IN COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES, ON SOME VEHICLES, BATTERY FAILS TO MAINTAIN A CHARGE OR BECOMES DISCHARGED WHEN OPERATED AT MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL LOADS FOR SHORT CYCLE DRIVE. MODELS 2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-15	350000 EQUIPMENT FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, E-SERIES, EDGE, EXPEDITIO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-15	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, E-SERIES, EDGE, EXPEDITIO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, E-SERIES, EDGE, EXPEDITIO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-01-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE FORD: THE VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING VCT) SOLENOID MOVEMENT MAY BE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED DUE TO DEBRIS IN ENGINE OIL THAT IS CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *PE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-13	350000 EQUIPMENT SOME 2010-2012 FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID AND MKZ HYBRID VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0030 AND/OR P0130. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDIT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-02-29	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) FORD: AWF21 AISIN 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION BUILT ON OR BETWEEN 8/22/2011 AND 12/05/2011 -UNIQUE TCM PART- SERVICE INFORMATION. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-11-03	010000 STEERING LINCOLN/FORD: STEERING SYSTEM SENSES, HALF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS/REARWARD IS EXPERIENCING A HIGHER FRICTION CONDITION AND CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STABILITY/TRACTION TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2011-2012 FUSION, MKZ. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-11-03	021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM LINCOLN/FORD: STEERING SYSTEM SENSES, HALF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS/REARWARD IS EXPERIENCING A HIGHER FRICTION CONDITION AND CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STABILITY/TRACTION TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2011-2012 FUSION, MKZ. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-11-03	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL LINCOLN/FORD: STEERING SYSTEM SENSES, HALF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS/REARWARD IS EXPERIENCING A HIGHER FRICTION CONDITION AND CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STABILITY/TRACTION TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2011-2012 FUSION, MKZ. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-11-09	125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS MERCURY/LINCOLN/FORD: THE RED BRAKE LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE WITH NO CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-25	350000 EQUIPMENT LINCOLN/FORD: THE ROOF PANEL OPENING HAS A HEADLINER THAT IS SAGGING. MODEL 2012-2014 EDGE, MKX. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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