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35 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V384000·2016-05-31

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2005-2011 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN MUSTANG, FORD GT, FUSION, MILAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V775000·2023-11-17

    Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Vehicles for Door Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because a door latch component may break, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN FUSION, MKZ, FIESTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V011000·2022-01-13

    Ford Recalls Fusion, MKZ, and Mustang for Brake Pedal Bumper Defect

    Ford is recalling 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles because brake pedal bumpers may corrode and separate, potentially causing brake light confusion or rollaway risks.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN FUSION, MKZ, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V158000·2021-03-10

    Ford Recalls Vehicles for Driver-Side Airbag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2006-2012 vehicles because the driver-side airbag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, LINCOLN, FORD MILAN, MKZ, ZEPHYR, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21E013000·2021-02-16

    Ford Recalls Air Bag Inflator Parts for Collision Repair

    Ford is recalling specific air bag inflator and module replacement parts used in collision repairs. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, FORD, LINCOLN MILAN, FUSION, MKZ, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V081000·2021-02-16

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2004-2014 models because replacement air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN GT, MILAN, MUSTANG, RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V331000·2020-06-08

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Door Latch Repair Defects

    Ford is recalling specific 2011-2016 vehicles because previous door latch repairs may have been incomplete, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN C-MAX, FIESTA, FOCUS, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V632000·2019-08-29

    Ford Recalls 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, Edge, and MKX for Steering Defect

    Ford is recalling 116,160 vehicles because road salt may corrode steering bolts, causing loss of power steering assist and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, EDGE, FUSION, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V590000·2019-08-12

    Ford Recalls 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Seat Belt Cable Defect

    Ford is recalling 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because heat from seat belt pretensioners may cause anchor cables to fail, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V001000·2019-01-07

    Ford Recalls Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a serious injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY MUSTANG, RANGER, EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V775000·2018-11-01

    Ford Recalls 2010-2012 Vehicles for Passenger Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2010-2012 vehicles to replace passenger air bag modules that may fail to inflate properly in a crash.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, MERCURY, FORD MKZ, MILAN, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V390000·2018-06-11

    Ford Recalls 2017-2018 Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ for Torque Converter Defect

    Ford is recalling 2017-2018 Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because inadequate welding on the torque converter may cause the vehicle to lose the ability to move, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V167000·2018-03-12

    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.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V046000·2018-01-11

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2009-2013 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, FORD, LINCOLN MILAN, FUSION, MUSTANG, MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V427000·2017-07-06

    Ford Recalls 2017 Edge, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ for Torque Converter Defect

    Ford is recalling 2017 Edge, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles with 2.0L engines and six-speed automatics because torque converter weld studs may be inadequate, risking loss of vehicle movement.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKZ, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V024000·2017-01-10

    Ford Recalls Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2005-2012 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD, MERCURY ZEPHYR, MKZ, FUSION, GT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V618000·2015-10-01

    Ford Recalls 2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Fuel Tank Defect

    Ford is recalling 2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because fuel tanks may have insufficient wall thickness, posing a fire risk if cracked in a crash.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V246000·2015-04-24

    Ford Recalls Fiesta, Fusion, and MKZ Vehicles for Door Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2011-2014 Fiesta, Fusion, and MKZ vehicles because a door latch component may break, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN FIESTA, MKZ, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V597000·2014-09-26

    Ford Recalls 2013-2014 Models for Restraint Control Module Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013-2014 C-Max, Fusion, Escape, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because a defect in the Restraint Control Module may prevent airbags and seat belt pretensioners from functioning in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, FUSION, MKZ, C-MAX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14E028000·2014-05-29

    Ford Recalls All-Weather Floor Mats for Interference with Accelerator Pedal

    Ford is recalling all-weather driver-side floor mats for 2006-2011 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles because they may shift and interfere with the accelerator pedal.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, MERCURY, FORD MKZ, MILAN, FUSION, ZEPHYR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V164000·2014-04-02

    Ford Recalls 2013-2014 Vehicles Due to Weak Seatback Welds

    Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Fusion, Escape, C-Max, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because sub-standard welds may cause seatbacks to loosen, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, MKZ, C-MAX, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V227000·2013-05-31

    Ford Recalls 2013 Vehicles for Fuel Delivery Module Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2013 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because a cracked fuel delivery module may leak fuel, creating a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN, MKZ, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V695000·2025-10-13

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Display Issues

    Ford is recalling specific 2015-2020 models because the rearview camera may display a distorted or blank image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKT, TAURUS, MKZ, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V442000·2025-06-27

    Ford rearview cameras may show a blank or persistent image

    Ford is recalling a wide range of 2018-2024 vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or leave the image on screen after backing has ended.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-250 SD, ECOSPORT, EDGE, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V162000·2023-03-10

    Ford Recalls 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Brake Hose Rupture

    Ford is recalling 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN FUSION, MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20E025000·2020-04-24

    Ford Recalls Replacement Headlamps for 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ Vehicles

    Ford is recalling specific replacement headlamps for 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because they may have improper beam patterns and missing markings, potentially reducing visibility.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V177000·2020-03-23

    Ford Recalls 2014-2016 Vehicles for Door Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling 2014-2016 Fiesta, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because a door latch component may break, causing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION, FIESTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V904000·2019-12-18

    Ford Recalls 2006-2010 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Zephyr for Brake Valve Defect

    Ford is recalling 2006-2010 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, and Zephyr vehicles because ABS valves may fail to close, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, LINCOLN, FORD MILAN, MKZ, ZEPHYR, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V210000·2017-03-27

    Ford Recalls 2013-2014 Vehicles Due to Door Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, Ford Fusion, and 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles because door latches may break, leaving doors unsecured.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION, FIESTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V875000·2016-12-05

    Ford Recalls 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ for Seat Belt Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because heat from seat belt pretensioners may cause anchor cables to fail, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN FUSION, MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V340000·2015-06-02

    Ford Recalls 2011-2013 Vehicles for Electric Power Steering Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2011-2013 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because the electric power steering assist system may shut down, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD, MERCURY MKZ, FUSION, MILAN, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V250000·2015-04-28

    Ford Recalls 2013-2015 Fusion, MKZ, and Edge for Steering Bolt Corrosion

    Ford is recalling specific 2013-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Edge vehicles because road salt may corrode steering bolts, potentially causing a loss of power steering assist.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION, EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V248000·2015-04-27

    Ford Recalls 2015 Lincoln MKZ for Excessive Parking Light Output

    Ford is recalling 21,435 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because parking lights may not dim correctly when headlights are on, potentially blinding oncoming traffic.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V230000·2013-05-31

    Ford Recalls 2013 Lincoln MKZ Vehicles for Engine Block Heater Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles equipped with engine block heaters because the cord insulation may crack, exposing wires and increasing the risk of electric shock.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20205/5

    2 trims tested for 2020; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20195/5

    2 trims tested for 2019; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20185/5

    2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20175/5

    2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2017 · engine 64 complaints, median 77,500 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2008 · wheels 26 complaints, median 41,800 mi
  • 2017 · powertrain 22 complaints, median 107,000 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2011 · brakes 21 complaints, median 96,140 mi

Technical service bulletins

604 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2020: 4.6/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2019: 4.2/5 · 20 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2018: 4.0/5 · 32 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2017: 3.4/5 · 135 complaints · most complained-of: engine
  • 2016: 3.3/5 · 63 complaints · most complained-of: steering

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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