NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
96 reportsClear category filter111,000 miles · Oct 14, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion SystemSteering
CAR CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. REPLACE FUEL CONTROL 5 TIMES BUT WHEN REPLACED THIS LAST TIME IT WILL NOT START. IT WOULD DIE IN TRAFFIC AND I WOULD HAVE TO TRY AND GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO GET IT STARTED AGAIN. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING. I'M VERY UNHAPPY WITH THI…
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CAR CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. REPLACE FUEL CONTROL 5 TIMES BUT WHEN REPLACED THIS LAST TIME IT WILL NOT START. IT WOULD DIE IN TRAFFIC AND I WOULD HAVE TO TRY AND GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO GET IT STARTED AGAIN. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING. I'M VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS CAR. BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND HAVE TALKED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY SAY MINE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. 111,000 MILES. HELP ME PLEASE! FUEL CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT FIRST TIME IN 2017 AND THIS MONTH WHICH IS OCTOBER MAKES 5 TIMES REPLACING IT.
NHTSA ODI #11268298
48,500 miles · Aug 18, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
WHILE DRIVING ON STATE HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER AND ACCELERATION. MY SPEED WAS BETWEEN 55-65MPH AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OVERHEATING. THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING NOISES AS WELL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT ANOTHER MILE BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT NI…
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WHILE DRIVING ON STATE HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER AND ACCELERATION. MY SPEED WAS BETWEEN 55-65MPH AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OVERHEATING. THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING NOISES AS WELL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT ANOTHER MILE BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT WITH MY KIDS, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE AND HAD THE TOOL SYMBOL LIGHT ON. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE WOULD SHAKE MORE AND SPUTTER. I LOOKED AT THE ENGINE AND COULD SEE IT SHAKING WITH NO OBVIOUS FLUID LEAKS. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND SITTING FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL BUT I WILL BE CONTACTING MY FORD DEALERSHIP IN THE MORNING TO CHECK IT.
NHTSA ODI #11244748
96,000 miles · Jul 9, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion System
THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT GOES OFF EVERY 5 MINUTES. THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY TURNS OFF AND WON'T START. IT ACTS LIKE IT IS OUT OF FUEL.
NHTSA ODI #11230443
120,000 miles · Jun 17, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. NO WARNING. WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SAME ISSUE, BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA ODI #11220684
80,000 miles · Jun 5, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AUTOMATICALLY ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. DURING THE SECOND ATTEMPT, THE VEHICLE CRANKED, BUT WAS NOT TURNING OVER. THE CONTACT USED THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS JUST CRANKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. AN INDEPENDEN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AUTOMATICALLY ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. DURING THE SECOND ATTEMPT, THE VEHICLE CRANKED, BUT WAS NOT TURNING OVER. THE CONTACT USED THE KEY TO START THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS JUST CRANKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CALLED PAUL CERAME FORD (11400 NEW HALLS FERRY ROAD, FLORISSANT, MO 63033, (314) 838-2400) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #11218163
112,000 miles · May 22, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V812000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V812000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA ODI #11209232
125,000 miles · Apr 12, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY WOULD STALL AT INTERSECTIONS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS; EVENTUALLY THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL. I HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER IN KNOXVILLE TN WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH THEY HAVE REPLACED AT $905 PLUS TAX. I READ FOR RECALLS AND CAME ACROSS 16V621000 WHICH COMPLETELY DESCRIBES MY CAR…
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VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY WOULD STALL AT INTERSECTIONS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS; EVENTUALLY THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL. I HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER IN KNOXVILLE TN WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH THEY HAVE REPLACED AT $905 PLUS TAX. I READ FOR RECALLS AND CAME ACROSS 16V621000 WHICH COMPLETELY DESCRIBES MY CAR'S PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY DONE 125,000 MILES. A FUEL PUMP SHOULD NOT HAVE ISSUES WITH MILEAGE. PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT. IN TWO OCCASIONS A CAR NEARLY HIT ME FROM BEHIND AS I WAS STALLED.
NHTSA ODI #11195757
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2019
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
I SEE THAT MY CAR HAS SEVERAL RECALLS FOR FUEL MODULE ISSUES. MY CAR RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING GAS AND THE GAS HAND HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ACCORDING TO MY VIN THE ONLY RECALL IS MY DOOR HANDLES BUT I THINK THAT MY GAS ISSUES ARE APART OF THE RECALL THAT CNN SPOKE ABOUT. THERE ARE ALSO WEIRD ISSUES WITH THE AXEL OR SUSPENS…
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I SEE THAT MY CAR HAS SEVERAL RECALLS FOR FUEL MODULE ISSUES. MY CAR RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING GAS AND THE GAS HAND HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ACCORDING TO MY VIN THE ONLY RECALL IS MY DOOR HANDLES BUT I THINK THAT MY GAS ISSUES ARE APART OF THE RECALL THAT CNN SPOKE ABOUT. THERE ARE ALSO WEIRD ISSUES WITH THE AXEL OR SUSPENSION THAT SEEM TO BE APART OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR. I'M HOPING I CAN FIND OUT IF MY VEHICLE IS APART OF THESE RECALLS AND THAT IT CAN BE REPAIRED BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE. THE AC AND HEAT ALSO HAVE MAJOR ISSUES THAT NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIX I BELIEVE IT'S AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11194502
85,251 miles · Mar 18, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. RICHMOND FORD LINCOLN (4600 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23230) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. RICHMOND FORD LINCOLN (4600 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23230) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,251.
NHTSA ODI #11189807
98,000 miles · Jan 22, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
I HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED BY THE RECALL BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISN'T PART OF THE RECALL. THIS CAN'T BE RIGHT AND I HAVE PAID THROUGH THE NOSE TO FIX WHAT OTHER PEOPLE GOT FOR FREE.
NHTSA ODI #11171396
Official recalls
9Feb 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Aug 25, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Dec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Jun 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Jan 28, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
May 29, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Jun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
May 31, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
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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