NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
25 reportsClear category filter33,308 miles · Feb 10, 2021
Electrical System
ON 7/13/17 MY A/C FDIM MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THE DEFECTIVE UNIT WOULD TURN ITSELF ON IN THE AIR CONDITIONING MODE AND BEGIN ON THE COOLEST DIGITAL SETTING THEN PROGRESSIVELY ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE UNTIL IT REACHED IT HIGHEST POINT. I TRIED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE TOUCH SCREEN OFF BUT THE UNIT KEPT T…
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ON 7/13/17 MY A/C FDIM MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THE DEFECTIVE UNIT WOULD TURN ITSELF ON IN THE AIR CONDITIONING MODE AND BEGIN ON THE COOLEST DIGITAL SETTING THEN PROGRESSIVELY ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE UNTIL IT REACHED IT HIGHEST POINT. I TRIED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE TOUCH SCREEN OFF BUT THE UNIT KEPT TURNING THE A/C ON AND WOULD HAVE HARMED THE A/C COMPRESSOR. IT WAS SUMMER TIME AND THE HEAT ON HIGH AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE WAS NOT A GOOD SITUATION.THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE LINCOLN DEALERSHIP TO FIND THAT THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. SINCE THE LINCOLN MKS WAS A CERTIFIED CAR, IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT NO COST TO ME. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS NEW UNIT COULD FAIL IN THE FUTURE WITH NO WARRANTY LEFT ON THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT $1400.00 OR MORE. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE HAS BEEN ANOTHER CASE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE MAY BE OTHERS THAT I AM NOT AWARE OF. I AM JUST COMMUNICATING MY ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AT ONLY 33,308 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11395558
155,000 miles · Jan 14, 2021
Electrical System
HVAC CONTROLS TURNS ITSELF OFF, CAUSING WINDSHEILD TO FOG UP.
NHTSA ODI #11388143
80,000 miles · Nov 2, 2020
Electrical System
THE CONTROL FOR TEMPERATURE IN CAR AT ANY TIME CAN GO TO MAXIMUM HEAT WHILE DRIVING. IT IS UNBEARABLE INSIDE OF THE CAR NOT GOOD FOR MY ELDER MOM WHEN IT HAPPENS AS IT IS TOO HOT IN CAR
NHTSA ODI #11372765
90,000 miles · Nov 2, 2020
Electrical SystemSteering
THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL WHEN IT HAPPENS. VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL, ISSUE # 2 TEMPERATURE CONTROL GOES FROM SET TEMPERATURE TO FULL HEAT UNASSISTED. YOU CANNOT TURN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SETTING OFF. IT IS UNBEARABLE TO DRIVE IN CAR WITH HEAT ON FULL BLAST. BOTH OF THESE ISSUE…
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THE POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL WHEN IT HAPPENS. VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL, ISSUE # 2 TEMPERATURE CONTROL GOES FROM SET TEMPERATURE TO FULL HEAT UNASSISTED. YOU CANNOT TURN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SETTING OFF. IT IS UNBEARABLE TO DRIVE IN CAR WITH HEAT ON FULL BLAST. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES CAN HAPPEN IN MOTION OR WHEN STOPPED
NHTSA ODI #11372761
100,000 miles · Sep 25, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSteering
EVERY RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2013 LINCOLN MKS I HAVE WRONG WITH MY VEHICLES. BUT WHEN I CALL TO HAVE IT SERVICED THEY TELL ME MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS, BUT YET MY VEHICLE HAS ALL THE RECALL PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI #11361092
70,000 miles · Aug 25, 2020
Electrical System
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (FCIM) THAT CAUSES THE TEMPERATURE TO RUN UP TO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE. IT CANNOT BE SHUT OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WITH EXTREMELY ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR YOU ARE VERY LIABLE TO FALL ASLEEP. OR TRY TO REDUCE THE TEMP BY BANGING ON THE CONTROLS, THIS MAKES YOU…
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THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (FCIM) THAT CAUSES THE TEMPERATURE TO RUN UP TO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE. IT CANNOT BE SHUT OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WITH EXTREMELY ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR YOU ARE VERY LIABLE TO FALL ASLEEP. OR TRY TO REDUCE THE TEMP BY BANGING ON THE CONTROLS, THIS MAKES YOU VERY DISTRACTED. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS WHENEVER THE CAR IS RUNNING, IN MOTION OR STOPPED.
NHTSA ODI #11351164
70,000 miles · Oct 24, 2019
Electrical System
AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEFECTIVE FCIM (FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE) RESULTING IN TEMPERATURE SET TO ALL THE WAY HI/MAX FAN, CREATING CABIN TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. TURNING OFF THE AC SYSTEM OR REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. PERFORMING A RESET OF THE CAR'S SYNC SYSTEM DOES NOT RESOLVE TH…
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AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, DEFECTIVE FCIM (FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE) RESULTING IN TEMPERATURE SET TO ALL THE WAY HI/MAX FAN, CREATING CABIN TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. TURNING OFF THE AC SYSTEM OR REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. PERFORMING A RESET OF THE CAR'S SYNC SYSTEM DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, GENERATING AT LEAST 3 NHTSA COMPLAINTS AS WELL AS A TSB. IT CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN TRANSPORTING VULNERABLE RIDERS SUCH AS INFANTS AND THE ELDERLY (THOSE SENSITIVE TO HEAT), AS WELL AS INTERFERING WITH THE CAR'S DEFOGGING MECHANISM REDUCING VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND CREATING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ODI #11270818
100,000 miles · Aug 15, 2019
Electrical SystemVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF DRAIN WAS CLOGGED AND CAUSED WATER TO DRAIN INTO THE PANELS, WHICH DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND AIR CONDITIONING. IN ADDITION, AN UNKNOWN SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO IN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF DRAIN WAS CLOGGED AND CAUSED WATER TO DRAIN INTO THE PANELS, WHICH DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND AIR CONDITIONING. IN ADDITION, AN UNKNOWN SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. ONE MECHANIC REMOVED THE PANELS AND DRAINED THE WATER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #11244246
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2019
Electrical System
THE HEATING SYSTEM FOR THE CAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN UP TO 90 DEGREE, ALL ON ITS OWN. I AM UNABLE TO SHUT IT OFF, OR TURN IT DOWN. THIS IS ES[SPECIALLY DANGEROUS WITH THE DEFOGGER.
NHTSA ODI #11186718
Mileage unknown · May 29, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineInjury
[XXX] DIED AS WELL AS 30 OTHERS LIKE GUINEE PIGS FOR BIG AUTO PROFIT OVER SAFETY. THEY HAD THE CHANCE TO REGULATE IN 2011 AND FAILED THANKS [XXX] CELL [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #11098615
Official recalls
7Aug 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.
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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