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2014 LINCOLN MKZ

14 recalls Risk Grade: A+ Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V162000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The brake hoses in your Fusion or Lincoln MKZ are like the tubes that carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brake calipers. In certain 2013-2018 models, these hoses could burst and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake hoses rupture, you'll notice your brake pedal feels spongy when you press it, and it may take longer to stop the vehicle. This could lead to a longer stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty brake hoses with new ones – at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
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Critical #22V011000 Plain English
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
There's a problem with the brake pedal part on your vehicle. It's called the brake pedal bumper, and it can corrode and separate from the brake pedal if your car is exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, or salt air in certain areas like Texas, Louisiana, etc.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pedal bumper separates, it can cause the brake lights to stay on all the time, which can confuse other drivers, and it can also make it possible for your car to roll away if you're not careful, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they will replace the brake pedal bumper and clutch pedal bumper for free. You've already been notified by letter, but if you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and the recall number is 22S02.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
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Critical #19V632000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle helps assist with steering, making it easier to turn the wheels. The bolts that hold the steering gear motor in place might be vulnerable to corrosion from road salt or other contaminants.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor could come loose, and you'll need to use more force to turn the wheels, especially at low speeds. This could make it harder to steer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a protective coating to keep them from corroding in the future. If the bolts are already damaged, they'll install a new steering gear. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
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Critical #18V167000 Plain English
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STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your steering wheel retaining bolt might loosen and cause your steering wheel to come off while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your steering wheel comes off, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Ford will notify you and replace the bolt with a longer one at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
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Critical #15V250000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle helps you steer with ease. It's made up of several key parts, including bolts that hold the steering gear motor in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts corrode, they could break or detach, causing your power steering to fail. This means you'll need to steer your vehicle using more force, especially at slow speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will apply a protective sealer to the bolts and replace them if they're damaged. If the steering gear is also damaged, they'll replace that too – all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, 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. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
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Critical #13V594000 Plain English
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The transmission range sensor in your Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a small part that helps your car know when you've shifted the transmission into Park. In some 2013-2014 models, it might not work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor fails, you could accidentally shift your car out of Park without pressing the brake, and it could roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your transmission with new software to fix the issue – it's free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.
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High Priority #16V875000 Plain English
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The front seat belts in your vehicle have a pretensioner that tightens the belt in a crash to keep you safe. In certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusions and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZs, this pretensioner can get extremely hot and damage the cable that holds the seat belt in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt cable fails in a crash, you or your front passenger might not be properly restrained, which could increase your risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable to prevent damage from the pretensioner's heat – and this repair is entirely free.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
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High Priority #14V597000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The Restraint Control Module in your vehicle is a critical computer that helps control your airbags. The coating on this module can crack and cause electrical problems if exposed to moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module fails, your airbags, side curtain airbags, and seatbelt pretensioners might not work when you need them most in a crash. This could put you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty module for free at your local dealership. You'll be contacted when parts become available, likely in the coming months. In the meantime, you can reach out to Ford at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
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Moderate #20E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlamps, specifically the part number DP5Z-13008-T or DP5Z-13008-V, might not be shining the correct beam pattern and side markers might not be lighting up. Some headlamps may be missing the required DOT markings.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving with these headlamps, you might have reduced visibility or be less visible to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the headlamps and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll also make sure to return any faulty headlamps and won't install them on any other vehicles.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C10.
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Low Priority #14V164000 Plain English
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat recliners are the mechanisms that let you adjust the backrest. In some 2013-2014 Fusions, Escapes, and C-Max models, these recliners might not be attached securely to the seat frame.
Risk if Unfixed
If the recliner breaks loose while you're driving, the back of your seat might lean or even come off, which could lead to injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the seatback assembly with a stronger, safer one – at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
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Under Review #20V331000 Plain English
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The door latches on your vehicle are what secure the doors when you close them. In some 2011-2016 Ford models, a part inside the latch could break, making the doors harder to close or even making you think they're shut when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If a door isn't securely latched, it could swing open while you're driving, putting you and your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the door latches to make sure they were fixed correctly, and replace them if they weren't. This service is free, and you'll be notified by mail. You can also check your latches online to see if they're correct.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
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Under Review #20V177000 Plain English
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty door latch that can break, causing the doors to not close properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door isn't properly closed, it could open while you're driving, putting you or your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the side door latches for free, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle to the dealership or a Ford/Lincoln dealer will contact you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
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Under Review #17V210000 Plain English
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's door latches are the parts that secure your doors shut. In some 2013-2014 Ford Fusions, MKZs, and Fiestas, these latches can break, making it hard to shut the doors or giving you a false sense that they're closed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch breaks, your door might open while you're driving, which could cause injury to you or a passenger inside the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace all four door latches with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
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Under Review #15V246000 Plain English
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The door latches in your vehicle are the parts that secure your doors shut. In some 2011-2014 Fords, these latches can break, making it hard to close the doors or making you think they're closed when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If a door isn't fully latched, it could swing open while you're driving, putting you or a passenger at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace all four of your door latches with improved ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 recalls
STEERING
3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other LINCOLN MKZ Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
11 recalls
2013
13 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls

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