Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Edge 2012–2014
- Ford Flex 2013–2014
- Ford Taurus 2013–2014
- Lincoln Mks 2013–2014
- Lincoln Mkt 2013–2014
- Lincoln Mkx 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V393000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 4, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 83,250
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 25, 2011 to Nov 30, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- 14S10
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 25, 2016
- Ford / Lincoln / Mercury recall: Air bags Apr 26, 2016
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 2, 2015
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 28, 2015
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Parking brake Jul 24, 2015
- Ford / Lincoln / Mercury recall: Steering Jun 2, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.