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2012 FORD Taurus EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #14V285000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
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.
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Other FORD Taurus 2012 Recalls

STEERING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other FORD Taurus Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
3 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
10 recalls
2000
8 recalls

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2001 HONDA Civic
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2003 HONDA Civic
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2001 HONDA Accord
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2000 HONDA Civic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 FORD Taurus safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2012 FORD Taurus? (Campaign #14V285000)

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. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. 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.