24 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2015-01-09
Description
Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 15, 2014, to may 8, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured april 21, 2014, to may 15, 2014. On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s30.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2015-06-24
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured may 19, 2014, to february 6, 2015, and transit connect vehicles manufactured may 11, 2014, to july 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (mfd), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15c03.
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.
DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Due to a limited parts supply, each owner will be sent an interim notification beginning october 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
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.
DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Due to a limited parts supply, each owner was mailed an interim notification beginning onoctober 3, 2016 and will receive a second notice when parts are available in the second quarter of 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2017-03-29
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 escape, 2014-2015 fiesta st, 2013-2014 fusion and 2013-2015 transit connect vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Consequence
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be in late-2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s09.
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.
DEFECT #6 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
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.
DEFECT #7 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 transit connect vehicles equipped with a panoramic fixed-glass vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on may 26, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s22.
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.
DEFECT #8 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
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.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #9 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
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.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #10 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
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.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #11 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2020-06-09
Description
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.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #12 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 29, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s24.
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.
DEFECT #13 - POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 29, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s24.
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.
DEFECT #14 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 29, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s24.
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.
DEFECT #15 - POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Posted on: 2021-05-24
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 transit connect vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 29, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s24.
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.
DEFECT #16 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 28, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #17 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 28, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 28, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #19 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 30, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 30, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #21 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 30, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #22 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 1st quarter 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #23 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 1st quarter 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #24 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 transit connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Consequence
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 1st quarter 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s36.
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.nhtsa.gov.