Recall 15V040000: 2010–2013 Ford Taurus, 2011–2013 Lincoln MKS
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 194,889
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Ford Taurus
- 2011 Ford Taurus
- 2012 Ford Taurus
- 2013 Ford Taurus
- 2011 Lincoln MKS
- 2012 Lincoln MKS
- 2013 Lincoln MKS
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V040000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15S02
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Mar 23, 2015
- Components
- Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology