Ford Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 31 safety recalls made by Ford Motor Company in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 18, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S45)
Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
NHTSA ID: 18V894000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 410,289
Consequence Summary:
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.74
November 28, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S07)
Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V845000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,828
Consequence Summary:
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.23
November 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S35)
Fuel Pressure Sensor may Leak Fuel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
NHTSA ID: 18V807000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 144
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.78
November 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S38)
Driver Air Bag Module Plastic Cover may Detach
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 18V806000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 268
Consequence Summary:
If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.88
November 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S36)
Unsecured Park Pawl may cause Unintended Movement
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
NHTSA ID: 18V802000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S37)
Seats are Missing J-Channel Reinforcement Brackets
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V805000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 34,946
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.25
November 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S34)
Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
NHTSA ID: 18V775000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 215
Consequence Summary:
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 22, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S32)
Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
NHTSA ID: 18V735000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,282,596
Consequence Summary:
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.44
October 9, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S29)
Rear Wing Hydraulic Fluid Leak may Cause Fire
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
NHTSA ID: 18V707000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 176
Consequence Summary:
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.45
September 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 18C06)
Incorrect Length of Door Striker Bolts/FMVSS 206
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V612000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 503
Consequence Summary:
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.87
September 10, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S24)
Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
NHTSA ID: 18V592000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 49,197
Consequence Summary:
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.38
August 31, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S27)
Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
NHTSA ID: 18V568000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,619,112
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.5
August 20, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S25)
Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
NHTSA ID: 18V548000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 87
Consequence Summary:
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.95
July 16, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S21)
Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
NHTSA ID: 18V470000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 162
Consequence Summary:
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.04
July 16, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S20)
Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
NHTSA ID: 18V471000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 504,182
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.34
June 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S17)
Fuel Pump Assembly Welds May Fracture Causing Leak
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V392000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 5,645
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.4
June 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 17S16 (S2))
Torque Converter Connection may Fail
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
NHTSA ID: 18V390000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96
June 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S19)
Brake Hose Corrosion May Cause Brake Fluid Leak
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks. The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V389000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,474
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.08
May 16, 2018
(Campaign #: 18C05)
Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake Cable/FMVSS 105
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V319000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 151
Consequence Summary:
For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a 'Park' position or a transmission that has a 'Park' position but the transmission lever is not placed in 'Park', an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C05.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.35
May 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18C04)
Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap/FMVSS 135
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V312000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 273
Consequence Summary:
Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.32
April 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 17S34-S1)
Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
NHTSA ID: 18V275000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 25,658
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.16
April 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S10)
Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'Park'
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
NHTSA ID: 18V214000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 292,909
Consequence Summary:
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.52
April 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S09)
Missing Roll Pin Causing Loss of Park Function
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
NHTSA ID: 18V213000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 142
Consequence Summary:
Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.32
March 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S07)
Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V169000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 5,361
Consequence Summary:
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.83
March 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S08)
Steering Wheel may Detach
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V167000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,301,986
Consequence Summary:
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.77
March 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 18C02)
Key Can Be Removed Without Being in Park/FMVSS 114
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
NHTSA ID: 18V141000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,100
Consequence Summary:
If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.05
February 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S04)
Incorrect Brake Hoses may Chafe
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V104000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 88
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.5
January 16, 2018
(Campaign #: 18C01)
Second Row Power Windows May Not Reverse/FMVSS 118
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V058000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 361
Consequence Summary:
If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.24
January 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 19S01)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 18V046000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 327,796
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 29.91
January 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S02)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks. Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 2,700 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles built with passenger-side air bag inflators. As of February 9, 2018, Ford is expanding the recall to a total of 33,310 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles built with passenger-side air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
NHTSA ID: 18V022000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 33,310
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall for the original population began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 75.78
January 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 18S02)
Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks. Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired. On January 11, 2018, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 2,700 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles built with driver-side air bag inflators . As of February 9, 2018, Ford is expanding the recall to a total of 33,310 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
NHTSA ID: 18V023000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 33,310
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall for the original population began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 75.78
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