2014 FORD Taurus

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

5 Recalls for 2014 FORD Taurus

Recall Date Component Summary
2020-02-10 SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford’s number for this recall is 20S04.

2016-08-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 16S31.

2014-07-02 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford’s number for this recall is 14S10.

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.

2020-11-10 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 20S63.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2014 FORD Taurus

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Date Component  
2021-12-18 steering
2021-11-15 accessories (cd/tape, radio, navigation system, etc)

159 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2014 FORD Taurus

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Date Component  
2021-05-04 STEERING
ODI Number: 11415111
2021-03-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11399742
2021-03-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11399740
2021-03-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11399739
2021-03-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
ODI Number: 11399843
2016-11-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10925445
2016-10-28 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10919828
2016-10-04 SEAT BELTS | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10913764
2016-09-21 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10908373
2017-06-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11002025
2017-06-22 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11000605
2017-06-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10995296
2017-06-13 STEERING
ODI Number: 10994974
2017-04-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10981208
2017-04-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10970457
2017-03-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10967308
2017-08-03 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11012520
2017-07-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11010956
2017-07-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11011357
2017-07-22 STEERING
ODI Number: 11010069
2017-07-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11011229
2016-08-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10899333
2017-02-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10953782
2017-01-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10947572
2021-01-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11387880
2020-11-21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11375740
2020-11-18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11375269
2016-12-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 10936130
2016-11-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10926586
2020-11-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11373216
2020-10-21 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
ODI Number: 11365553
2020-10-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11366402
2020-09-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11362113
2020-10-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11362802
2020-10-07 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11363141
2020-09-13 STEERING
ODI Number: 11354742
2020-08-28 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11351827
2020-08-14 STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11349174
2020-08-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 11349004
2020-08-18 STEERING
ODI Number: 11349998
2020-07-21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11340552
2020-07-22 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11340890
2020-07-21 STEERING
ODI Number: 11340713
2020-06-10 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11328096
2020-06-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11327808
2020-06-01 STEERING
ODI Number: 11326819
2020-04-26 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11322261
2020-05-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11324246
2020-04-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11322057
2020-03-24 STEERING
ODI Number: 11319188
2020-04-03 STEERING
ODI Number: 11320118
2020-03-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 11316911
2020-03-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 11316990
2020-03-01 STEERING
ODI Number: 11315388
2020-02-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11309323
2020-02-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11307714
2020-01-21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11300835
2020-01-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11299197
2020-01-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11299195
2020-01-07 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11297759
2019-12-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11289574
2019-12-03 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11286709
2019-11-18 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11280756
2019-11-13 STEERING
ODI Number: 11279806
2019-11-16 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11280518
2019-11-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11279132
2019-10-25 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11271117
2019-10-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11271789
2019-08-21 STEERING
ODI Number: 11245473
2019-08-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 11243046
2019-07-22 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11233971
2019-10-09 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11267554
2019-10-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11269268
2019-10-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11265419
2019-10-16 STEERING
ODI Number: 11266233
2019-09-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 11254208
2019-09-07 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11253774
2019-05-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11209104
2019-05-16 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11208052
2019-05-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11206165
2019-05-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 11205986
2019-05-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 11205737
2019-04-01 STEERING
ODI Number: 11193163
2019-04-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11194196
2019-04-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 11194150
2019-06-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11228491
2019-06-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11218374
2019-01-25 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 11172098
2019-01-03 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11165650
2019-01-03 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11164726
2018-12-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11164127
2018-12-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11161978
2018-12-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING
ODI Number: 11160586
2018-12-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 11162443
2018-09-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 11129974
2018-09-27 STEERING
ODI Number: 11131913
2018-09-16 STEERING
ODI Number: 11129741
2018-09-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 11131881
2018-08-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 11123202
2018-09-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11128429
2018-05-23 STEERING
ODI Number: 11097581
2018-05-07 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11092233
2019-03-22 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11190667
2019-03-03 STEERING
ODI Number: 11183763
2019-02-14 STEERING
ODI Number: 11180069
2018-04-11 STEERING
ODI Number: 11084522
2018-03-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11082054
2018-03-28 STEERING
ODI Number: 11081883
2018-03-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11078851
2018-02-21 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ODI Number: 11074143
2018-02-12 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11072301
2018-12-03 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11155561
2018-11-21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11153038
2018-11-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11149811
2018-11-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11149732
2018-11-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11144349
2018-10-18 STEERING | STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 11141287
2018-08-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11119492
2018-08-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11119846
2018-07-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11113016
2018-07-20 STEERING
ODI Number: 11112567
2018-07-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 11110311
2017-12-15 STEERING
ODI Number: 11054980
2017-12-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11053887
2017-11-22 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11047974
2017-10-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11035115
2017-10-27 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11040426
2017-10-16 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11033834
2017-10-13 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11033189
2017-09-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11030645
2016-04-03 STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10853150
2016-03-28 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10852081
2016-02-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10824675
2016-01-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10823159
2015-09-22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10767563
2015-09-02 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10760915
2015-09-03 STEERING
ODI Number: 10761347
2015-09-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 10762817
2015-07-22 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10735821
2015-07-14 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10733949
2015-07-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10733902
2015-06-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10726049
2015-04-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10705230
2015-04-09 SERVICE BRAKES | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10704733
2015-04-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10704993
2015-03-23 SEATS
ODI Number: 10701241
2014-12-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10660635
2014-11-24 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10660578
2014-11-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING
ODI Number: 10653253
2014-11-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10652596
2014-10-15 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10644813
2014-09-16 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10633542
2014-08-16 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10625786
2014-08-04 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10618702
2014-05-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10594746
2014-04-11 STEERING
ODI Number: 10579198
2017-09-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11029900
2017-03-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10969000
2019-12-21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11290600
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0 Investigations for 2014 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.

128 Service Alerts for 2014 FORD Taurus

Date Description
2016-04-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

Touchscreen navigation system – arabic language – blank screen

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2016-04-20 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Touchscreen navigation system – arabic language – blank screen

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2013-10-14 100000 POWER TRAIN

6F35 Transmission – Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal – built on or before 10/14/2013

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2015-10-20 100000 POWER TRAIN

2.0 GTDI/2.3L – Front wheel drive – Bibration and/or grinding/banging/clicking noise

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2016-02-05 100000 POWER TRAIN

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

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2016-02-05 140000 AIR BAGS

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

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2016-02-05 160000 STRUCTURE

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

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2016-02-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

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2016-02-05 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

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2016-02-05 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

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2016-02-05 100000 POWER TRAIN

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – January 2016

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2016-02-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – January 2016

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2016-02-05 140000 AIR BAGS

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – January 2016

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2016-02-05 160000 STRUCTURE

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – January 2016

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2016-02-05 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – January 2016

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2016-02-05 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications – January 2016

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2021-08-25 031110 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotor

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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

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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

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2020-03-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SSM 48619 – Various Vehicles – Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle – CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active

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2020-03-09 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SSM 48619 – Various Vehicles – Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle – CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active

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2019-05-06 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr

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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

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2019-04-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr

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2019-04-26 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr

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2019-08-14 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided

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2019-06-20 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision

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2019-06-20 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision

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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

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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

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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

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2019-02-27 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio

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2018-09-27 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility vehicles may exhibit a reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid. The use of unapproved fluid or improper transmission fluid level can lead to reduced vehi

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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

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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

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2019-01-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford

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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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2018-11-01 010000 STEERING

2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting

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2018-11-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting

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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

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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

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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

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2019-02-27 160000 STRUCTURE

Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio

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2019-02-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio

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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

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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

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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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2018-04-11 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Some 2014-2018 Taurus vehicles may exhibit the gearshift selector lever bezel door binding, skewed and/or not latching. This may be due to the door post becoming detached from the trim panel door pivot linkage. Follow the Service Procedure

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2018-03-22 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Some 2011-2017 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. Follow the Service Proc

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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

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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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2018-02-14 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

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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

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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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2013-10-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO RADIO HAVING AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION REGARDING THE TUNING ON AM AND FM. MODEL 2014 TAURUS, MKS. *PE

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2013-10-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS FACTORY KEYLESS ENTRY KEY CODE, USING IDS TOOL, WOULD RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE DUE TO PRODUCTION SOFTWARE CHANGE IN BODY CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2013 F-150, EDGE, MKX, 2014 F-SUPER DUTY, TAURUS, MKS, FLEX, MK

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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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2015-01-09 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD: CERTAIN 2013-2015 FORD FUSION AND TAURUS, 2011-2015 FORD EXPLORER, 2013-2014 FORD EDGE AND FLEX, 2013-2015 LINCOLN MKS, MKX, AND 2013-2014 LINCOLN MKT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED THAT DOESN’T MATCH T

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2015-01-09 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

FORD: CERTAIN 2013-2015 FORD FUSION AND TAURUS, 2011-2015 FORD EXPLORER, 2013-2014 FORD EDGE AND FLEX, 2013-2015 LINCOLN MKS, MKX, AND 2013-2014 LINCOLN MKT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED THAT DOESN’T MATCH T

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2016-06-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

2013-2017 EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKS EXHAUST STUDS NOT MISSING

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2016-06-16 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2013-2017 EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKS EXHAUST STUDS NOT MISSING

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2014-04-30 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FORD/LINCOLN: NEAR INTAKE MANIFOLD, AN ODOR OF RAW FUEL TYPE CAN BE DETECTED AND SERVICE PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED. MODEL 2014 EXPLORER, FLEX, MKS, MKT, TAURUS. *PE

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2017-04-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Taurus Police/Explorer/Explorer Police/Continental vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine, all wheel drive (AWD) and a power transfer unit (PTU) that is being repaired or replaced for an inte

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2017-04-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Taurus Police/Explorer/Explorer Police/Continental vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine, all wheel drive (AWD) and a power transfer unit (PTU) that is being repaired or replaced for an inte

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2016-03-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

6F35 TRANSMISSION – FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ vehicles b

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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

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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

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2014-12-12 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

FORD EXPLORER 2012-2015, FORD TAURUS 2013-2015: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 10/05/2014 MAY HAVE LACK OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION ILLUMINATED LAMP CODE DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATUR

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2017-02-02 102300 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

MULTIPLE 2014-2016 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6F35 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT ON 1-JAN-2014 AND THROUGH 31-DEC-2015 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT AND HARSH/DELAYED 3RD AND 5TH GEAR UP/DOWN SHIFTS WITH NO DTCS PRESENT. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A ME

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2014-05-09 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

FORD/LINCOLN: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 AND/OR P0430, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), ON SOME VEHICLES, WILL BE ILLUMINATED AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WOULD BE REPROGRAM WITH LATEST CALIBRATION. MODEL 2013-201

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2014-05-09 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

FORD/LINCOLN: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 AND/OR P0430, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), ON SOME VEHICLES, WILL BE ILLUMINATED AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WOULD BE REPROGRAM WITH LATEST CALIBRATION. MODEL 2013-201

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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

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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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2015-10-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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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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2013-12-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD: DUE TO EXCESSIVE LUBE LOSS FROM PTU, OR INTERNAL PTU FAILURE, SOME TRUCKS, WILL EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION OR SLUDGING OF PTU LUBE, RESULTING IN AN INCREASED INTERNAL LUBE TEMPERATURE. MODEL 2011-2014 EXPLORER, TAURUS SHO.

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2014-09-19 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FORD/LINCOLN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTING ON LINCOLN (MYLINCOLN TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO WHITE AND ON FORD (MYFORD TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO ICE BLUE AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH CYCLE. *PE

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2014-09-19 120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTING ON LINCOLN (MYLINCOLN TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO WHITE AND ON FORD (MYFORD TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO ICE BLUE AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH CYCLE. *PE

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2014-09-15 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

FORD: THE MUTE BUTTON MOUNTED ON STEERING WHEEL IS INOPERATIVE AND IS OBSERVED ON NON-SYNC VEHICLES. MODEL 2014 EDGE, TAURUS. *PE

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2015-05-18 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD 2009-2014 ESCAPE, 2010-2014 FUSION, 2012-2014 EDGE, EXPLORER, 2013-2014 TAURUS: LINCOLN 2013-2014 MKT,MKZ: MERCURY 2009- 2011 MARINER, 2010-2011 MILAN. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6F35 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK F

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2016-05-11 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645

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2016-05-11 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645

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2014-02-26 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR & EXPLORER HAS DEFECTS WITH THE OPERATION OF CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR. *LJ

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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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2016-10-14 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SOME 2013-2016 FUSION/ESCAPE/MKT/FLEX/MKS/TAURUS, 2015-2016 MKZ/MKC/EDGE AND 2016 MKX VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS RADIO CONCERNS INCLUDING: SPEAKER STATIC WITH KEY-OFF, NO AUDIO AFTER VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (

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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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2015-07-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

FORD: SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION WITH THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL BECOMING INOPERATIVE AND ON DEMAND TEST FAILURE. MODEL 2014-15 FUSION, 2011-15 MKX, 2013-15 SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKS, MKT, 2015 F-150, M

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2015-08-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM CONVERTER HOUSING AREA ON POLICE UTILITY EQUIPPED WITH 6F50/6F55 TRANSMISSION *CN

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2015-07-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

FORD/LINCOLN: GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE MODULE (GPSM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION DUE TO VOICE PROMPT FAILING TO LOCATING VEHICLE, SCREEN MESSAGE INDICATOR FAULT OF NAVIGATION, INSTEAD OF CURRENT LOCATION INDICATES PREVIOU

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2015-07-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

LINCOLN/FORD: ONCE PROCEDURE FOR HEATED STEERING WHEEL MODULE PROGRAM COMPLETED, HEATED STEERING WHEEL FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND PASSES NETWORK TEST BUT FAILS ON DEMAND SELF TEST. MODEL 2011-15 FUSION F-150, EXPLORER, TAURUS, SUPER DU

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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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2014-05-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

LINCOLN/FORD: A COMPASS AND TURN BY TURN DISPLAY IS MISSING FROM RIGHT HAND MULTIMEDIA DISPLAY AREA OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC), ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2014 TAURUS, MKS. *PE

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2014-05-22 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

LINCOLN/FORD: A COMPASS AND TURN BY TURN DISPLAY IS MISSING FROM RIGHT HAND MULTIMEDIA DISPLAY AREA OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC), ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2014 TAURUS, MKS. *PE

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2014-05-19 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH IDLE, IN GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE, MAY OCCUR AFTER HOT START. MODEL 2012-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, EXPLORER, MKT. *PE

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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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2016-10-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SOME 2014-2015 EXPLORER AND TAURUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L OR 3.7L TI-VCT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0138 AND/OR P0158 STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY. FOLLOW THE SERVICE

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2015-03-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FORD FLEX 2013 AND 2013-2015 TAURUS: BULLETIN INFORMATION INVOLVING THE ELECTRONIC MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL & CLIMATE CONTROL SETTING INACCURATE. *LJ

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2014-03-21 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FORD: INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES WILL HAVE ERRATIC OPERATION WITH CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR AND WITH HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE, AN INABILITY TO COMMUNICATE, DURING REPAIR DIAGNOSIS. MODEL 2013-2014 EXPLORER, TAURUS

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2014-03-01 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.

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2014-03-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.

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2014-02-01 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE NO UPSHIFT, ONLY REVERSE AND FIRST GEAR AVAILABLE, WHICH IS DUE TO A SOFTWARE DISCREPANCY. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE, FUSION, EDGE, EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKT, MKZ. *PE

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2014-01-29 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD: AT REAR WINDOW GLASS, AROUND HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AREA, HEADLINER IS DROPPING DOWN OR IS LOOSE, ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO MOUNTING BRACKETS SEPARATING FROM HEADLINER. MODEL 2011-2014 TAURUS. *PE

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2014-05-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO CORROSION BUILDUP BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ANCHOR BRACKET, VEHICLE EXPERIENCE A REAR BRAKE DRAG CONDITION AND NEED TO BE CHECKED FOR DEBRIS AND/OR CORROSION. MODEL 2011-2014 EXPLORER, FLEX, TAURUS, EDGE, MKX, MKT, MKS.

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