Recall Information

Description

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.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the fuel delivery module free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

On your vehicle, localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing an oil leak that may result in a fire in the engine compartment NHTSA recall 13V-583.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to make repairs to address potential overheating that may result in a fire in the engine compartment, and to inspect the installation of the fuel line jumper and replace it if necessary. These enhancements and repairs will be completed free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997 through February 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle.

Safety Risk

A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear axle of your vehicle for cracks or perforations free of charge parts and labor. If the axle passes inspection, the dealer is authorized to complete an axle reinforcement repair.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.

Safety Risk

This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the torque converter on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor or provide a refund for previous replacement of the converter.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating - gvwr, and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from June 20, 1995, through August 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, 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. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.

Safety Risk

As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install either new fuel tank straps or a new fuel tank strap reinforcement kit. Both include additional corrosion protection and are provided free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate Motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.

Safety Risk

In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.

Safety Risk

This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from April 1, 2009, through April 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through November 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.

Safety Risk

While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect all four wheels for broken wheel studs, inspect the rear rotor wheel mounting surface for flatness, and install redesigned lug nuts on all four wheels free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 freestar and mercury monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and 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. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Safety Risk

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install new 3RD row seat latch striker mounting brackets which will re-locate the seat latch strikers away from the potentially corroded area. In addition, dealers will install overlay panels in the exterior of the wheel wells to prevent the entry of water and corrosive elements. This service will be performed on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor.

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