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1. The driver’s side doorframe.
2. The lower, driver’s side corner of your windshield - viewable from outside your vehicle.
3. Your vehicle’s point of purchase documents, insurance card and registration form.
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Issue Date
2014-05-29
Campaign
14S08/14V285
Description
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.
Safety Risk
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace both license plate lamp assemblies free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2014-05-29
Campaign
14S08/14V285
Description
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.
Safety Risk
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace both license plate lamp assemblies free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
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