The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V167000·Announced 2018-03-12

Ford Recalls 2014-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Steering Wheel Defect

Ford is recalling 2014-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because the steering wheel bolt may loosen, allowing the wheel to detach and causing loss of control.

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 (steering wheel detachment) that can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen, which could allow the steering wheel to detach while the vehicle is being driven.

A detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers approximately 1.3 million vehicles in the United States.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN FUSION, MKZ
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
1,301,986

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)

  • FUSION
  • MKZ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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