The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V393000·Announced 2014-07-02

Ford and Lincoln Recall Vehicles for Halfshaft Retention Defect

Ford is recalling 2012-2014 Edge, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, and MKT vehicles because a halfshaft may disengage, causing loss of power or vehicle roll-away.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that can lead to loss of power steering/transmission and vehicle roll-away, posing a significant risk of injury or crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles, and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The recall covers approximately 83,250 vehicles manufactured between September 2010 and November 2013.

In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed. This defect can cause the halfshaft to move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving without prior warning. If this occurs, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being in 'Park,' increasing the risk of injury to occupants and bystanders.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and, if evidence of spline damage is present, the halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD MKS, FLEX, EDGE, TAURUS
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
83,250

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 (6)

  • MKS
  • FLEX
  • EDGE
  • TAURUS
  • MKT
  • MKX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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