NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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382 reports50,600 miles · Jul 11, 2018
Power Train
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, I WENT TO CHANGE LANES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER, GOES INTO LIMP HOME MODE, THE WRENCH APPEARS ON THE DASH AND I MUST PULL OFF TO THE EMERGENCY SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN TO FORD, WHERE THEY EXPLAINED MY THROTTLE BODY WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REP…
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VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, I WENT TO CHANGE LANES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER, GOES INTO LIMP HOME MODE, THE WRENCH APPEARS ON THE DASH AND I MUST PULL OFF TO THE EMERGENCY SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN TO FORD, WHERE THEY EXPLAINED MY THROTTLE BODY WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #11110770
36,000 miles · Jul 5, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion System
IT WILL NOT RUN OVER 5 MILES PER HOUR, IT CRANKS UPS AND IDLES. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THE GUY AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP SAID IT MAY BE THE THROTTLE BODY.
NHTSA ODI #11109703
42,481 miles · Jun 23, 2018
Service Brakes
BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 20,239 MILES. LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42,480 MILES. IT SEEMS EVERY 2 YEARS OR 20,000 MILES THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILS. FORTUNATELY WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED, IT WAS RIGHT AFTER START UP AND BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES. THE PEDAL BEC…
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BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 20,239 MILES. LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42,480 MILES. IT SEEMS EVERY 2 YEARS OR 20,000 MILES THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILS. FORTUNATELY WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED, IT WAS RIGHT AFTER START UP AND BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES. THE PEDAL BECAME STIFF WITH NO STOPPING POWER. I HAD THE BOOSTER REPLACED IN BOTH INSTANCES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE OCCURRED. FORTUNATELY THE FAILURES DID NOT OCCUR WHILE ON CITY STREETS OR HIGHWAYS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2011 THRU 2013 FORD EDGE MODELS. YOU MAY CONSIDER INCLUDING THE 2014 EDGE FOR A RECALL AS WELL.
NHTSA ODI #11103539
42,000 miles · Jun 20, 2018
EnginePower TrainSteering
CAR LOST ALL DRIVING FUNCTION WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. IT BASICALLY DIED. THE SHIFTER ALWAYS SHOWS AN ERROR OF "NOT IN PARK" WHEN THE CAR IS IN FACT IN PARK.
NHTSA ODI #11102862
Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2018
Electrical System
THE BACK-UP CAMERA IS NOT WORKING, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. THE VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT AND THE DEALER ASKED $1000 TO FIX IT. IT APPARENTLY A MANUFACTURE DEFEAT.
NHTSA ODI #11102464
79,000 miles · Jun 8, 2018
Unknown Or Other
DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN DOOR CLOSED CAUSING BELL TO CHIME CAR IS NOT IN PARK. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP - THEY CHANGED THE LATCH. I ROLLED MY WINDOW DOWN ON THE WAY HOME AND WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. THEY SAID THE CABLE JUST HAPPENED TO BREAK. HAD TO PAY FOR THAT AS WELL.
NHTSA ODI #11100592
39,000 miles · Jun 4, 2018
Power Train
THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AROUND 75 MPH AND ON 3 LANES OF HEAVY MORNING COMMUTE TRAFFIC. WHEN THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST THE ABILITY TO USE THE GAS AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I DID HAVE THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. I HAD TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD QUICKLY DESPIT…
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THE POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING AROUND 75 MPH AND ON 3 LANES OF HEAVY MORNING COMMUTE TRAFFIC. WHEN THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST THE ABILITY TO USE THE GAS AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I DID HAVE THE ABILITY TO BRAKE. I HAD TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD QUICKLY DESPITE THE HEAVY TRAFFIC. I STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. ONCE TURNING OFF AND ON, THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT IN UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11099482
30,000 miles · Jun 1, 2018
Power Train
WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DISPLAYS THE "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" LIGHT. WHEN THIS DISPLAYS YOU CANNOT LOCK DOORS PROPERLY. THE ONLY WAY TO ADJUST THIS IS TO EITHER TAP THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON FOR STANDARD DRIVE OR RESTART AND KILL THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OFF AND ON SI…
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WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DISPLAYS THE "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" LIGHT. WHEN THIS DISPLAYS YOU CANNOT LOCK DOORS PROPERLY. THE ONLY WAY TO ADJUST THIS IS TO EITHER TAP THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON FOR STANDARD DRIVE OR RESTART AND KILL THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OFF AND ON SINCE 30,000 MILES BUT OUT OF THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY. I AM BEING TOLD THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE SHIFTER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM . THEY ALSO TELL ME IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11099137
Mileage unknown · May 31, 2018
Exterior Lighting
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE THE WORST HEADLIGHTS I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED ON A VEHICLE. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT ADEQUATELY DOWN THE ROAD ON EITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAM. BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAMS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. POOR ILLUMINATION ABOVE THE ROAD AND TO THE SIDES. THERE ARE BLIN…
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I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE THE WORST HEADLIGHTS I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED ON A VEHICLE. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT ADEQUATELY DOWN THE ROAD ON EITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAM. BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAMS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. POOR ILLUMINATION ABOVE THE ROAD AND TO THE SIDES. THERE ARE BLIND SPOTS WHEN GOING UP A HILL OR TURNING A CORNER. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND IT IS VERY HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11099057
39,800 miles · May 15, 2018
Power Train
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DOES NOT REGISTER THE PARK POSITION. AFTER TURNING IT OFF IT PULLED FORWARD, BUT NORMALLY IT WILL STAY PARKED. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE PARK NOT ENGAGING, BUT IT IS BIGGER THAN 5 MB. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS, WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI #11093884
Official recalls
3Nov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Jan 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
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.
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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