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18V-141

Mar 1, 2018

Ford

Keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position

Powertrain

2,100

Part replacement

18V-104

Feb 12, 2018

Ford

These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak

Brakes

Part replacement

18V-058

Jan 16, 2018

Ford

Second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window

Visibility and wipers

361

Part replacement

17V-814

Dec 18, 2017

Ford

If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and…

Electrical system

2,100

Software update

17V-803

Dec 18, 2017

Ford

Side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag

Airbags

11,113

Part replacement

17V-775

Dec 1, 2017

Ford

Second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back…

Seats

462

Part replacement

17V-768

Nov 29, 2017

Ford

Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or…

Brakes

390

Part replacement

17V-767

Nov 29, 2017

Ford

Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash

Seats

177,264

Part replacement

17V-671

Oct 24, 2017

Ford

Pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the…

Powertrain

11,783

Part replacement

17V-672

Oct 23, 2017

Ford

Cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals

Engine and cooling

Part replacement

Campaign 18V-141

Keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position

Manufacturer: Ford
Filed: March 1, 2018
Component: Powertrain
Vehicles affected: 2,100
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Consequence

If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.

Affected models

Ford Taurus 2017 to 2018

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