Ford Recalls 2011 Edge and Lincoln MKX for Liftgate Lock Defect
Ford is recalling 2011 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because electronic settings may disable the liftgate locking function, violating federal safety standards.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (liftgate locking mechanism) that fails to conform to federal safety standards, creating a risk of harm, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured between July 1, 2010, and October 8, 2010. These vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate.
As a result, the vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." The defect means the liftgate lock may be disabled, and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected control modules free of charge. The safety recall began on November 1, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 71
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- EDGE
- MKX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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