2014 Ford Taurus | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 Ford Taurus — Exterior lighting
Published May 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 29, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V285000, published May 29, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford Taurus | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 Ford Taurus — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TAURUS
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2014 FORD TAURUS | 2013 FORD TAURUS | 2012 FORD TAURUS | 2011 FORD TAURUS | 2010 FORD TAURUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Ford Taurus | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 Ford Taurus — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V285000 on May 29, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TAURUS.