ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The turbocharger in your vehicle's engine is a device that helps boost power. In some 2016-2017 models with 3.5L GTDI engines, the oil supply tubes that connect to the turbocharger were not properly attached, which could cause them to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil supply tubes leak, they could drip onto hot engine components and catch fire. This could happen if you're driving and sparks from the engine ignite the leaking oil.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the turbocharger oil supply tubes and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible after you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
The rear suspension toe links in your Lincoln MKT or Ford Flex or Taurus are like the joints that connect your rear wheels to the rest of your vehicle. They help keep your car stable while driving. In some 2013-2018 models with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack, these links can break under heavy stress.
Risk if Unfixed
If a rear toe link breaks, your vehicle's handling will change suddenly, making it harder to control. This could cause a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the broken toe links with new ones, free of charge, as soon as the necessary parts become available. You'll be notified by mail when the fix is ready, but you can also contact Ford or Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or 1-800-521-4140 for more information.
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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.
Your vehicle's driver and front passenger door trim may detach while driving, which is a safety concern.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door trim detaches, it could create a road hazard and increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will repair or replace the door trim for free, and they've already sent you a letter to let you know. You can contact them at 1-866-436-7332 or check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to learn more.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 17, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 28, 2025.
The rearview camera in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that shows what's behind you. In certain Ford models from 2015-2020, the camera might display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you're in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera fails to show a clear image, you could struggle to see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a collision, especially when reversing in tight spaces or parking lots.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the rearview camera if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the remedy is available for your specific vehicle, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
