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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V040000

2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln Mks | 2012 Lincoln Mks | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2011 Lincoln Mks | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 Ford Taurus — Structure: body: door

Published January 28, 2015 · Recall initiated: January 28, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V040000, published January 28, 2015. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln Mks | 2012 Lincoln Mks | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2011 Lincoln Mks | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 Ford Taurus — Structure: body: door.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
TAURUS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2013 FORD TAURUS | 2013 LINCOLN MKS | 2012 LINCOLN MKS | 2012 FORD TAURUS | 2011 LINCOLN MKS | 2011 FORD TAURUS | 2010 FORD TAURUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln Mks | 2012 Lincoln Mks | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2011 Lincoln Mks | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2010 Ford Taurus — Structure: body: door recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V040000 on January 28, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TAURUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)