Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The rear suspension toe links in your Lincoln MKT, Ford Flex, or Taurus with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack are the rods that help control your vehicle's stability and alignment. In certain 2013-2018 models, these links can break under stress, compromising the rear suspension.
Risk if Unfixed
If a rear toe link breaks, your vehicle's handling will suddenly change, and you may lose control, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford or Lincoln dealer will replace the broken toe links with new ones, free of charge. You'll get a notification when the repair is available, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
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