Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's axle shaft may not be properly secured, which could cause it to come loose while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the axle shaft comes loose, your vehicle may lose power, increasing the risk of a crash. If you exit the vehicle without the parking brake on, it could roll away and hurt you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Ford will notify you and have your vehicle inspected for free. If necessary, they will replace the linkshaft and potentially the axle shaft to ensure it's properly secured, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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