NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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37 reportsClear category filter70,000 miles · Jul 27, 2017
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THE HEADLINER HAS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DESPITE ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. IT BLOCKS THE REAR WINDOW. ALSO, THE UPPER CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS ON THE HEADLINER AND IS NOW NO OPERATING PROPERLY BECAUSE OF ITS ORIENTATION. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THIS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET FORD TO REPAIR UNDER WARRAN…
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THE HEADLINER HAS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DESPITE ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. IT BLOCKS THE REAR WINDOW. ALSO, THE UPPER CENTER BRAKE LIGHT IS ON THE HEADLINER AND IS NOW NO OPERATING PROPERLY BECAUSE OF ITS ORIENTATION. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THIS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET FORD TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY OR FOR SAFETY REASONS WERE UNSUCCESFUL. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. RESEARCH CONFIRMS THAT THIS WAS A POOR DESIGN WITH LIMITED LIFE ON PLASTIC MOUNTING BRACKETS. REPAIR ESTIMATED TO ALMOST $1000!
NHTSA ODI #11011104
50,000 miles · Jul 13, 2017
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EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE CAUSING ME TO BE SLEEPY AND SICK. MOST NOTICED WHEN DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #11005007
98,695 miles · Sep 9, 2016
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MY 2013 FORD TAURUS LIMITED STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AT FREQUENT OCCASIONS, GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE SHACKS VERY BAD. NO CHOICE BUT LET THE VEHICLE COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPP…
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MY 2013 FORD TAURUS LIMITED STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AT FREQUENT OCCASIONS, GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE SHACKS VERY BAD. NO CHOICE BUT LET THE VEHICLE COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I SPOKE WITH FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND ONLY SUGGESTION HE GAVE ME IS TO WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN AND VEHICLE STALLED ' LET THE VEHICLE KEEP RUNNING AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER. THEY WILL BE ABLE TO HOOK UP THE COMPUTER TO CAPTURE THE DIAGNOSES CODE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL (PRATTVILLE, AL) FORD DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE BECAUSE THE DIAGNOSIS CODE NOT BEING AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THIS WOULD BE MY LAST FORD VEHICLE SINCE FORD DOES NOT WANT TO RECALL THIS ISSUE AND THEM BEING CARELESS OF OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD''''..
NHTSA ODI #10905105
49,000 miles · Aug 23, 2016
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THE WRENCH APPEARED AND MY CAR SHUT DOWN. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS GOING 65 MILES PER HOUR. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE...I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND THEN RESTART IT. NOTHING HAPPENED AGAIN FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME 2 TIMES IN A ROW BEFORE IT WOULD RUN. THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT SAID…
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THE WRENCH APPEARED AND MY CAR SHUT DOWN. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS GOING 65 MILES PER HOUR. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE...I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND THEN RESTART IT. NOTHING HAPPENED AGAIN FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME 2 TIMES IN A ROW BEFORE IT WOULD RUN. THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT SAID IT WAS A SENOR. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INSTALLED STE 259 GEAR ASY-STEERING PART INTERCHANGES WITH PART# EG1Z3504GE FOR A FEE OF $1300.00 ON AUGUST 11, 2016. TODAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM....THE WRENCH APPEARED AND MY CAR SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY....IT WOULDN'T RESTART I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. AFTER 3 TRIES IT FINALLY STARTED AND I DROVE IT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY RAN ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC REPORT AND FOUND ANOTHER CODE. THE REPORT IS SAYING THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. I AM VERY NERVOUS AND FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING MY CAR.
NHTSA ODI #10898089
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2016
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
I HAVE 2013 FORD TAURUS AT SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS FLORIDA, THEY CALLED ME AND SAID MY E.T.B ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND IT WILL COST $750 OUT THE DOOR. I STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH FOR CHEAPER COST AND I CAME ACROSS OTHER FORDS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED, MADE A FEW CALLS TO…
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I HAVE 2013 FORD TAURUS AT SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS FLORIDA, THEY CALLED ME AND SAID MY E.T.B ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND IT WILL COST $750 OUT THE DOOR. I STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH FOR CHEAPER COST AND I CAME ACROSS OTHER FORDS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED, MADE A FEW CALLS TO FORD AND THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T QUALIFY MY CAR FOR THAT RECALL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM, THE CAR WILL LOSE THROTTLE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THIS SEEMS TO ME A ISSUE AND PROBLEM WITH A NUMBER OF FORDS VEHICLES AND JUST BECAUSE MINE DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE VIN, IT'S STILL A FORD AND THE ETB IS A PROBLEM FOR FORD VEHICLES. PLEASE MAKE THIS A RECALL! ETB IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED FOR ANY FORD THAT IT HAPPENS TO! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO ME SINCE I HAD THE CAR AND IT'S ONLY BEEN A TWO MONTHS. TO DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE STREETS TO DRIVE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED!
NHTSA ODI #10820496
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2015
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I RESPONDED TO A RECALLL NOTICE AND TOOK MY CAR FOR AN INSPECTION BACK IN JUNE. FORD DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER STILL TODAY (AUGUST 14TH). DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY'VE WAITED AS LONG AS FOUR MONTHS FOR THE PARTS. FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL (15S02 /NHTSA 15V-040) WHERE THE DOORS COULD POSSIB…
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I RESPONDED TO A RECALLL NOTICE AND TOOK MY CAR FOR AN INSPECTION BACK IN JUNE. FORD DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER STILL TODAY (AUGUST 14TH). DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY'VE WAITED AS LONG AS FOUR MONTHS FOR THE PARTS. FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL (15S02 /NHTSA 15V-040) WHERE THE DOORS COULD POSSIBLY POP OPEN IN A COLLISION THIS SEEMS TOO SLOW OF A RESPONSE TIME. DEALER ISN'T THE PROBLEM... FORD IS NOT SUPPLYING THE PARTS.
NHTSA ODI #10748657
1,740 miles · Aug 28, 2013
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SUNROOF VIBRATION WITH SUNROOF OPEN ALL THE WAY WITH BACK WINDOWS CRACKED ABOUT AN INCH. VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CAN NO SEE OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. YOU CAN REACH UP AND TOUCH THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR AND THE VIBRATION WILL STOP. I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN…
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SUNROOF VIBRATION WITH SUNROOF OPEN ALL THE WAY WITH BACK WINDOWS CRACKED ABOUT AN INCH. VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CAN NO SEE OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. YOU CAN REACH UP AND TOUCH THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR AND THE VIBRATION WILL STOP. I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN THE VIBRATION IS HAPPENING. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VIBRATION IS TO ROLL ALL OF THE WINDOWS DOWN. MY WIFE DRIVES THE CAR THE MOST AND WILL NOT LET THE WINDOWS ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN SHE IS RIDING ON INTERSTATE. SHE LIKES THE SUNROOF OPEN AND CRACKS THE BACK WINDOWS TO ALLEVIATE THE PRESSURE BUT THE VIBRATION WILL NOT GO AWAY. VERY UNHAPPY WITH A BRAND NEW CAR THAT HAS AN ISSUE LIKE THIS! *TT
NHTSA ODI #10537696
Official recalls
9Feb 10, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 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.
Aug 25, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Dec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Jun 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Jan 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Jul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
May 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Jun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
May 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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