NHTSA Recall 10V516000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V516000; Date: Oct. 27, 2010
The liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ford Edge; 2011 Lincoln MKX
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 71
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2010, through October 8, 2010. These vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on November 1, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford safety recall no. 10c14. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 2010
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