NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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583 reports75,000 miles · Feb 23, 2018
Steering
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND DISPLAYING ERRORS LIKE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT...SERVICE REQUIRED" ETC. ALSO AT THIS TIME THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO TO STEER WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN BAD ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD AND THEY A…
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WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND DISPLAYING ERRORS LIKE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT...SERVICE REQUIRED" ETC. ALSO AT THIS TIME THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO TO STEER WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN BAD ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD AND THEY ARE STATING THAT THE FIX FOR THIS IS REPLACING THE WHOLE STEERING RACK DUE TO A CODE (U300) THEY PULLED FROM THE CAR'S COMPUTER. THIS IS A $2000 REPAIR!!! I DID SOME RESEARCH MYSELF AND FOUND WHERE THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME NOW AND FORD HAD ISSUED A RECALL (15S18) BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL DUE TO IT'S BUILD DATE (FEB 3 2013). NOW IF THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED FOR LATER MODEL CARS..... WHY IS THIS CAR AMONG OTHERS I HAVE RESEARCHED STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AS NOTED BY THE RECALL?? COULD IT BE THAT A GENERATION ONE STEERING RACK WAS USED DURING THE BUILD OF THIS LATER MODEL CAR INSTEAD OF A GEN 2, 3, ETC? I EVEN ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER COULD HE GUARANTEE THAT THE NEW STEERING RACK HE'D INSTALL WOULD PREVENT US FROM HAVING A VERY CLOSE CALL ACCIDENT AS BEFORE AND HE STATED THAT HE COULDN'T. THIS IS HORRIBLE!!! HTTP://WWW.FORDPROBLEMS.COM/TRENDS/EPAS/. HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/RCL/2015/RCMN-15V340-1276.PDF. AND READ SOME OF THE COMMENTS HERE ON OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH OTHER FORD VEHICLES. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ROULANY5DMI
NHTSA ODI #11074514
88,000 miles · Feb 21, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (WESTWAY FORD IN IRVING, TEXAS) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE SENDI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (WESTWAY FORD IN IRVING, TEXAS) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT AND PCV VALVE WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS14131690. THE FAILURE RECURRED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
NHTSA ODI #11074023
87,000 miles · Feb 17, 2018
Steering
MY STEERING WHEEL IS GETTING STIFF DAY BY DAY. I HAVE TO USE TWO HANDS MOST OF THE TIMES NOW. MY MILEAGE IS 87000. I'VE CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP. STILL WAITING FOR ANY FEEDBACK FROM FORD.
NHTSA ODI #11073385
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2018
Unknown Or Other
THIS WAS A LEASED CAR WHICH WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER IN MAY 2015. YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR SYSTEM
NHTSA ODI #11072047
83,555 miles · Jan 16, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED WOODY BUTTS AUTOMOTIVE (1226 WATSON BLVD, WARNER ROBINS,…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED WOODY BUTTS AUTOMOTIVE (1226 WATSON BLVD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31093, (478) 220-0277), BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,555.
NHTSA ODI #11063055
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2018
Seats
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2017 ON THE HIGHWAY. I TURNED ON THE HEATED SEAT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR. THE HEATER HEATED UP UNTIL IT WAS BURNING MY BUTTOCKS (IT FELT LIKE A BEE-STING). I TURNED THE SEAT OFF AND IT STOPPED BURNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE HEATED SEAT ON SINCE TH…
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I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2017 ON THE HIGHWAY. I TURNED ON THE HEATED SEAT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR. THE HEATER HEATED UP UNTIL IT WAS BURNING MY BUTTOCKS (IT FELT LIKE A BEE-STING). I TURNED THE SEAT OFF AND IT STOPPED BURNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE HEATED SEAT ON SINCE THAT TIME REGARDLESS OF THE CAR BEING IN MOTION OR IN PARK. OCCASIONALLY, I SMELL AN ODOR THAT SMELLS LIKE WIRES BURNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE HEATER IN THE BOTTOM AND BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT COVERED AS A SAFETY CONCERN (BECAUSE A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SEAT HEATERS) NOR IS IT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS PURCHASED WITH THE AUTOMOBILE.
NHTSA ODI #11062862
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2018
Unknown Or Other
FUEL GAGE GOES UP AND DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11062669
105,000 miles · Jan 12, 2018
Visibility/wiper
SUNROOF RANDOMLY EXPLODED
NHTSA ODI #11062357
74,000 miles · Jan 8, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANUEVER. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MCCLARY FORD INC. AT (256) 232-4242 (1104 US HWY 72 E, ATHENS, AL 35611). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANUEVER. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MCCLARY FORD INC. AT (256) 232-4242 (1104 US HWY 72 E, ATHENS, AL 35611). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. *TT *TR
NHTSA ODI #11061253
16,600 miles · Jan 5, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VERNER CADBY FORD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VERNER CADBY FORD (1240 BLOOMFIELD AVE, FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY, INJECTION KIT, AND FUEL KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,600. *TT
NHTSA ODI #11060781
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.
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