2013–2018 Ford Flex, Taurus and 2013–2018 Lincoln Mkt recall: Suspension: rear
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V072000
- Reported
- February 10, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Part
- Suspension: rear
- Vehicles affected
- About 211,207
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ford Flex (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Ford Taurus (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Lincoln Mkt (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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…
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.