The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V692000·Announced 2020-11-10

Ford Recalls Explorer, Taurus, and Edge for Drive Axle Bracket Failure

Ford is recalling 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus, and 2014 Edge vehicles because a front drive axle bracket may fail, risking loss of park function or motive power.

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 (drive axle bracket) that can cause loss of park function or motive power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus, and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The recall involves 15,587 vehicles. The defect is a potential failure of the support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft.

A failed bracket could result in a loss of park function, which can cause unintended vehicle movement. Additionally, a failure could lead to a loss of motive power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket free of charge. Parts were not currently available at the time of the notice. Owners received an interim notification detailing the safety risk on December 8, 2020, and a second letter was mailed when parts became available in January 2021. The recall began on February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER, TAURUS, EDGE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
15,587

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 (3)

  • EXPLORER
  • TAURUS
  • EDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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