2014 Lincoln Mks | 2014 Ford Flex | 2014 Ford Edge | 2014 Ford Taurus | 2014 Lincoln Mkt | 2014 Lincoln Mkx | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln Mkx | 2013 Lincoln Mkt | 2013 Ford Flex | 2013 Lincoln Mks | 2013 Ford Edge | 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Lincoln Mkx — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Published July 2, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V393000, published July 2, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Lincoln Mks | 2014 Ford Flex | 2014 Ford Edge | 2014 Ford Taurus | 2014 Lincoln Mkt | 2014 Lincoln Mkx | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln Mkx | 2013 Lincoln Mkt | 2013 Ford Flex | 2013 Lincoln Mks | 2013 Ford Edge | 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Lincoln Mkx — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKS
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2014 LINCOLN MKS | 2014 FORD FLEX | 2014 FORD EDGE | 2014 FORD TAURUS | 2014 LINCOLN MKT | 2014 LINCOLN MKX | 2013 FORD TAURUS | 2013 LINCOLN MKX | 2013 LINCOLN MKT | 2013 FORD FLEX | 2013 LINCOLN MKS | 2013 FORD EDGE | 2012 FORD EDGE | 2012 LINCOLN MKX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Lincoln Mks | 2014 Ford Flex | 2014 Ford Edge | 2014 Ford Taurus | 2014 Lincoln Mkt | 2014 Lincoln Mkx | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln Mkx | 2013 Lincoln Mkt | 2013 Ford Flex | 2013 Lincoln Mks | 2013 Ford Edge | 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Lincoln Mkx — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V393000 on July 2, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKS.