NHTSA Recall 20V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V072000; Date: Feb. 10, 2020
a fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford Flex; 2014 Ford Flex; 2015 Ford Flex; 2016 Ford Flex; 2017 Ford Flex; 2018 Ford Flex; 2013 Ford Taurus; 2014 Ford Taurus; 2015 Ford Taurus; 2016 Ford Taurus; 2017 Ford Taurus; 2018 Ford Taurus; 2013 Lincoln MKT; 2014 Lincoln MKT; 2015 Lincoln MKT; 2016 Lincoln MKT; 2017 Lincoln MKT; 2018 Lincoln MKT
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 211,207
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 lincoln mkt and ford flex and taurus vehicles with the police interceptor or sho performance pack. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
How to Fix:
ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. remedy parts are not currently available. owners will be notified about the recall beginning march 2, 2020. a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be in summer of 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. ford's number for this recall is 20s04.
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.
Also see: