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2013 FORD Taurus STRUCTURE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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STRUCTURE Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #15V040000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Risk if Unfixed
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Free Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
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Other FORD Taurus 2013 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other FORD Taurus Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2012
5 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2013 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 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR recall for the 2013 FORD Taurus? (Campaign #15V040000)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.