NHTSA Recall 14E028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14E028000; Date: May. 29, 2014
The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford Fusion; 2007 Ford Fusion; 2008 Ford Fusion; 2009 Ford Fusion; 2010 Ford Fusion; 2011 Ford Fusion; 2007 Lincoln MKZ; 2008 Lincoln MKZ; 2009 Lincoln MKZ; 2010 Lincoln MKZ; 2011 Lincoln MKZ; 2006 Lincoln Zephyr; 2006 Mercury Milan; 2007 Mercury Milan; 2008 Mercury Milan; 2009 Mercury Milan; 2010 Mercury Milan; 2011 Mercury Milan
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 82,579
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford fusion and Mercury milan, 2006 Lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s07. Note: vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 2014
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