The fuel pump electric module in your vehicle is like the brain of the fuel pump, controlling how it sends gasoline to your engine. In some 2013-2015 Ford models, this module can overheat and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump electric module fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, or it might not even start at all. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the fuel pump electric module and replace it if necessary, all for free. You'll be notified, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's fuel delivery module is a critical part that sends gasoline to the engine. In some 2013 Explorers, Tauruses, Flexes, Lincoln MKS, and MKT models, this module may crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks onto a hot surface, it could catch fire. This is a real risk, and you should take it seriously.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty fuel delivery module with a new one, free of charge. Your dealer will take care of this repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
The electric power steering assist system in your vehicle is what helps make turning easier with the push of a button. It's controlled by a sensor that might malfunction and shut down the system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assist fails, you'll need to work harder to steer at low speeds, which could increase your risk of being involved in an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the steering system for any problems and either replace the steering gear or update the software, both of which are free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — 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.
The halfshaft in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects the transmission to the wheels. It's held in place by a circlip, but in some cases, this circlip wasn't installed correctly, putting the halfshaft at risk of coming loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the halfshaft disengages from the linkshaft while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash. If you're not careful, you might also forget to apply the parking brake, and your vehicle could roll away, putting you or bystanders at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect your vehicle's halfshaft to make sure it's properly retained. If it's not, they'll replace the linkshaft and, if necessary, the halfshaft itself, all free of charge. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
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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.
The fuel delivery module in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps deliver gasoline to your engine. In some 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, and Lincoln models, this module can crack and start leaking fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out and meets an ignition source, like a spark, it could cause a fire. This could happen while you're driving, filling up, or parked, and could result in a serious fire.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty fuel delivery module with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it's free.
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Original — What Happened
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
The rear suspension toe links in your vehicle are the parts that connect the rear wheels to the suspension system. They help keep your vehicle stable while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the toe links fracture, your vehicle's handling could change suddenly, making it harder to control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the toe links with new ones, free of charge. You'll be notified when the new parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the notice.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
